Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Democracy Prep Congress Heights 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 5% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (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
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
48%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Democracy Preparatory Congress Heights 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs?
759 students attend Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs offer ?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs part of?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs is part of Democracy Preparatory Congress Heights Public Charter School District.
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