Top Rankings
Center City PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,387 students in Center City PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Center City PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
6 Schools
241 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Center City PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
320 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
17%
# Black Students
1,002 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
72%
65%
# White Students
9 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
1%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
129
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
124
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,128 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,624 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,128
$32,689
Spending / Student
$26,624
$32,577
Best Center City PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District is ranked #35 out of 51 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center City PCS School District?
72% of Center City PCS School District students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Center City PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,624 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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