Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Shaw's student population of 199 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks within the top 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 - Shaw is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
19%
Black
63%
63%
White
1%
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
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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 is Center City Pcs - Shaw's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is ranked #70 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Shaw often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Shawis often viewed alongside schools like Center City Pcs - Petworth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw?
199 students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Center City Pcs - Shaw students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Shaw?
Center City Pcs - Shaw has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Shaw offer ?
Center City Pcs - Shaw offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Shaw part of?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Shaw located?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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