Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dc Bilingual Pcs ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dc Bilingual Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dc Bilingual Pcs's student population of 622 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Motto
Together We LEAD (¡Juntos somos lÃderes!)
School Rankings
Dc Bilingual Pcs ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dc Bilingual Pcs is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
42%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dc Bilingual Pcs's ranking?
Dc Bilingual Pcs is ranked #25 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Dc Bilingual Pcs often compared to?
Dc Bilingual Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Dc Bilingual Pcs?
622 students attend Dc Bilingual Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Dc Bilingual Pcs students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dc Bilingual Pcs?
Dc Bilingual Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dc Bilingual Pcs offer ?
Dc Bilingual Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dc Bilingual Pcs part of?
Dc Bilingual Pcs is part of DC Bilingual PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Dc Bilingual Pcs located?
Dc Bilingual Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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