Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool serves 332 students in grades 5-8.
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower 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 38% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool is ranked within the top 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Capital City Pcs - MiddleSchool is 0.60, 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
#87 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
54%
16%
Black
33%
66%
White
6%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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