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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 692 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 63% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
692 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
BASIS DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 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)
63%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
10%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
76%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,493 in this school district is less than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,655 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$3,360 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,493
$35,867
Spending / Student
$20,655
$35,900
Best BASIS DC PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Gr: 5-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District is ranked #1 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 PCS School District?
49% of BASIS PCS School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is BASIS PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,655 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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