Top Rankings
Paul PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 767 students in Paul PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Paul PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
2 Schools
245 Schools
# Students
767 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paul PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
10%
Graduation Rate
92%
76.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)47.3%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
54%
19%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
44%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,044 in this school district is less than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,076 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$3,360 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$34,044
$35,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,076
$35,900
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Paul PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 5-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paul PCS School District?
Paul PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 767 students.
What is the rank of Paul PCS School District?
Paul PCS School District is ranked #24 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paul PCS School District?
54% of Paul PCS School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paul PCS School District?
Paul 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 Paul PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,076 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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