Serving 332 students in grades 5-8, Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool 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 Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
55%
17%
Black
32%
65%
White
7%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool's ranking?
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool is ranked #87 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool often compared to?
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like E.l. Haynes Pcs - MiddleSchool, Basis Dc Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool?
332 students attend Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool?
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool offer ?
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool part of?
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool is part of Capital City PCS School District.
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