Capital City Pcs Lower
Tel:
(202) 808-9800
Capital City Pcs Lower serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Capital City Pcs Lower placed in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Capital City Pcs Lower places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Capital City Pcs Lower's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Capital City Pcs Lower is ranked within the top 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Capital City Pcs Lower is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #73 out of 208 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 45% | 16% |
| Black | 37% | 69% |
| White | 11% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capital City PCS School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Capital City Pcs Lower is Columbia Heights Ec (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kipp Dc Spring Academy Pcs (0.0 miles away)
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(202) 396-5477 0.0 PK-K 325 - Washington Kipp Dc Spring Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: 1-4 | 410 students
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(202) 397-5477 0.0 1-4 410 - Washington Columbia Heights Ec Magnet School
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0.1 miles
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Washington, DC 20010
(202) 939-7700 0.1 6-12 1,240 - Washington Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 294 students
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Washington, DC 20010
(202) 723-3975 0.2 6-9 294 - Washington Dc Bilingual Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
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33 Riggs Rd Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 750-6674 0.2 PK-5 440
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