Hearst Es

3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst Es ranks in the top 10% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in DC
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hearst Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Hearst Es's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Hearst Es ranks within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hearst Es is 0.67, which is more 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
This School
State Level (DC)
#18 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
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(18-19)
60-64%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hearst Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
60-64%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hearst Es and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
17%
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Black
17%
65%
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White
52%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Hearst Es and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hearst Es and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hearst Es's ranking?
Hearst Es is ranked #18 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hearst Es often compared to?
Hearst Esis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Es, Murch Es, Janney Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Hearst Es?
334 students attend Hearst Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Hearst Es students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hearst Es?
Hearst Es has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hearst Es offer ?
Hearst Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hearst Es part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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