For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 478 students in DC Scholars PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in DC Scholars PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (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 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
245 Schools
# Students
478 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
DC Scholars PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.8%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
19%
% Black
95%
62%
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,680 is higher than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,816 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,680
$30,796
Spending / Student
$25,816
$30,691
Best DC Scholars PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dc Scholars Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 478 students.
What is the rank of DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars PCS School District is ranked #49 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in DC Scholars PCS School District?
95% of DC Scholars PCS School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars 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 DC Scholars PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,816 is less than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
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