Basis Dc Pcs
Basis Dc Pcs serves 663 students in grades 5-12.
Basis Dc Pcs placed in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basis Dc Pcs 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
Basis Dc Pcs's student population of 663 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Basis Dc Pcs is ranked within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Basis Dc Pcs is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
26%
66%
White
46%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
70%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Basis Dc Pcs's ranking?
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Basis Dc Pcs?
The graduation rate of Basis Dc Pcs is 90%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 70%.
How many students attend Basis Dc Pcs?
663 students attend Basis Dc Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Basis Dc Pcs students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Basis Dc Pcs?
Basis Dc Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.
What grades does Basis Dc Pcs offer ?
Basis Dc Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Basis Dc Pcs part of?
Basis Dc Pcs is part of BASIS DC Public Charter School District.
School Reviews
4 2/16/2023
There are plenty of extracurricular activities to choose from including lots of clubs offered each semester. The building is what it is, but the location is fantastic and makes up for the school being in what looks like an office building--though I can assure you our daughter doesn't think that her school feels like an office building. She thinks her school feels like school! Alexander Rose-Henig, the head of the school, is very responsive and accessible and seems to know every child by their first name.
2 3/17/2016
This is a very poorly run organization. Corporate sends a new head of school every year so there is very little consistency from year to year. It feels like the DC campus is a training center for Administrators. The academic course load is rigorous, great if your child is genius but if not it will be a tough year. Rules are inflexible and very little support is provided students until they are failing. By the time is a student is in 7th grade, they only have one elective for either art, music or phys ed. Wish we had chosen differently.
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