Duke Ellington School Of The Arts

3500 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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School Overview

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts's student population of 579 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
579 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (DC)
#81 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
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(18-19)
15-19%
32%
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(18-19)
55-59%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
11%
17%
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Black
67%
65%
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White
15%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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≥95%
73%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duke Ellington School Of The Arts's ranking?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is ranked #81 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Duke Ellington School Of The Arts often compared to?
Duke Ellington School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 73%.
How many students attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts?
579 students attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts students are Black, 15% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Duke Ellington School Of The Arts offer ?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Duke Ellington School Of The Arts part of?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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