Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
47%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #165 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Payne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
257 students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 - Capitol Hill offer ?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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