Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights 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 40-44% (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: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights's student population of 240 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights 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 - Congress Heights is 0.12, 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
#56 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)40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
17%
Black
94%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 - Congress Heights's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is ranked #56 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
240 students attend Center City Pcs - Congress Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights 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 - Congress Heights offer ?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights part of?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights located?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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