Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Excel Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
98%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
57%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Excel Academy PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% DC state average).
How many students attend Excel Academy Pcs?
643 students attend Excel Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Excel Academy Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Academy Pcs?
Excel Academy Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Pcs offer ?
Excel Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Excel Academy Pcs part of?
Excel Academy Pcs is part of Excel Academy PCS School District.
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