Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Brightwood ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Brightwood's student population of 258 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Brightwood ranks within the top 30% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Brightwood is 0.53, which is less 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
#50 out of 212 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
43%
17%
Black
54%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Center City Pcs - Brightwood's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood is ranked #50 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Brightwood?
258 students attend Center City Pcs - Brightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Center City Pcs - Brightwood students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Brightwood?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Brightwood offer ?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center City Pcs - Brightwood part of?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood is part of Center City PCS School District.
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