For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Digital Pioneers Academy 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 Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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
2 Schools
242 Schools
# Students
453 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#39 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
17%
# Black Students
444 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
98%
65%
# White Students
n/a
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
2 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
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:
-
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
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 $25,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,592 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,201
$32,689
Spending / Student
$23,592
$32,577
Best Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Digital Pioneers Pcs - Capitol Hill
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 12th Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 677-3522
Grades: 9
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Digital Pioneers Pcs - Johenning
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4025 9th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 670-7862
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District?
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District?
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District is ranked #40 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District?
98% of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District?
Digital Pioneers Academy 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 Digital Pioneers Academy PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,592 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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