For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 alternative public middle school serving 84 students in District Of Columbia.
The top-ranked alternative public middle school in District Of Columbia is Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
District Of Columbia alternative public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in District Of Columbia (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 202-7007
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public middle schools in District Of Columbia?
The top-ranked alternative public middle schools in District Of Columbia include Maya Angelou Academy At Youth Services Center.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia?
1 alternative public middle schools are located in District Of Columbia.
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia?
District Of Columbia alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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