Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill
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(202) 547-3424
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill serves 259 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill's student population of 259 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #142 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 88% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.50 |
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Graduation Rate | 75-79% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 55% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cesar Chavez PCS For Public Policy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Capitol Hill is Anacostia High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tyler Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Tyler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 525 students
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1001 G St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 939-4810 0.1 PK-5 525 - Washington Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 377 students
0.2 miles
1345 Potomac Ave Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800 0.2 PK-3 377 - Washington Friendship Pcs Chamberlain Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 323 students
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1345 Potomac Ave Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800 0.2 4-8 323 - Washington Watkins Elementary School Capitol Hill Cluster Grades: 1-5 | 428 students
0.2 miles
420 12th St Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 698-3355 0.2 1-5 428 - Washington Eagle Academy Pcs Congress Heights Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 770 students
0.4 miles
3400 Wheeler Rd Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 544-2646 0.4 PK-3 770
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