Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School Without Walls At Francis-stevens ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 46% (which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
50%
63%
White
15%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Without Walls At Francis-stevens's ranking?
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens is ranked #36 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend School Without Walls At Francis-stevens?
529 students attend School Without Walls At Francis-stevens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of School Without Walls At Francis-stevens students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Without Walls At Francis-stevens?
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does School Without Walls At Francis-stevens offer ?
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School Without Walls At Francis-stevens part of?
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is School Without Walls At Francis-stevens located?
School Without Walls At Francis-stevens is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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