Top Rankings
DC Prep 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 2,148 students in DC Prep PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in DC Prep PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
242 Schools
# Students
2,148 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
DC Prep PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
17%
# Black Students
1,928 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
90%
65%
# White Students
8 Students
11,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
438
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
228
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
222
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
217
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
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 $25,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,351 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,928
$32,689
Spending / Student
$22,351
$32,577
Best DC Prep PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood Es
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 635-4411
Grades: PK-3
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Dc Prep Pcs - Edgewood MiddleSchool
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Edgewood Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-5700
Grades: 4-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MiddleSchool
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780
Grades: 4-8
| 336 students
Rank: #44.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia Es
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 V Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 729-3500
Grades: PK-3
| 441 students
Rank: #55.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning Es
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 41st Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838
Grades: PK-3
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia MiddleSchool
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 519-3955
Grades: 4-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DC Prep PCS School District?
DC Prep PCS School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,148 students.
What is the rank of DC Prep PCS School District?
DC Prep PCS School District is ranked #23 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in DC Prep PCS School District?
90% of DC Prep PCS School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DC Prep PCS School District?
DC Prep PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is DC Prep PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,351 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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