Community Academy Amos I (Closed 2016)

Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Academy Amos I 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
(14-15)
20-24%
25%
(14-15)
20-24%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
61%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
3%
School District Name
Community Academy PCS 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Amos I?
590 students attend Community Academy Amos I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Community Academy Amos I students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Academy Amos I?
Community Academy Amos I has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Amos I offer ?
Community Academy Amos I offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Amos I part of?
Community Academy Amos I is part of Community Academy PCS School District.

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