Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, City Arts & Prep Pcs 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 was 12% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
93%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
City Arts & Preparatory Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend City Arts & Prep Pcs?
432 students attend City Arts & Prep Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of City Arts & Prep Pcs students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of City Arts & Prep Pcs?
City Arts & Prep Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does City Arts & Prep Pcs offer ?
City Arts & Prep Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is City Arts & Prep Pcs part of?
City Arts & Prep Pcs is part of City Arts & Preparatory Public Charter School District.
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