Top Rankings
BASIS DC PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 650 students in BASIS DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in BASIS DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
242 Schools
# Students
650 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
BASIS DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
10%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
17%
# Black Students
132 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
20%
65%
# White Students
331 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
51%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
52
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,794 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,834 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,794
$32,689
Spending / Student
$15,834
$32,577
Best BASIS DC PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 650 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District is ranked #1 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in BASIS DC PCS School District?
51% of BASIS DC PCS School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is BASIS DC PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,834 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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