Top Rankings
Roots PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 80 students in Roots PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Roots PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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
80 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Roots 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.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.9%
46.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
19%
% Black
100%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% White
n/a
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $35,867. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,850 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$3,360 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,013
$35,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,850
$35,900
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Roots PCS School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roots Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roots PCS School District?
Roots PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 80 students.
What is the rank of Roots PCS School District?
Roots PCS School District is ranked #17 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots PCS School District?
100% of Roots PCS School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots PCS School District?
Roots 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 Roots PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,850 is less than the state median of $35,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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