Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Cedar Tree Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 27%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs's student population of 428 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)31%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)27%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
91%
63%
White
n/a
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
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Cedar Tree Academy Pcs?
428 students attend Cedar Tree Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cedar Tree Academy Pcs students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Tree Academy Pcs?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cedar Tree Academy Pcs offer ?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Tree Academy Pcs part of?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is part of Cedar Tree Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Cedar Tree Academy Pcs located?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Washington, DC.
School Reviews
2 10/9/2011
The school leadership is not what it used to be. An example of the decline in leadership can be found at the Early Childhood Campus (PABC), the principal gossips about parents, students, and fellow co-workers almost every morning. She is a poor example of leadership.
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