Hearst Elementary School
Tel:
(202) 282-0106
Hearst Elementary School serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hearst Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hearst Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hearst Elementary School's student population of 312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 312 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hearst Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hearst Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #20 out of 208 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 16% |
| Black | 27% | 69% |
| White | 46% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hearst Elementary School is Woodrow Wilson High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Deal Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eaton Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Eaton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 476 students
0.7 miles
3301 Lowell St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0103 0.7 PK-5 476 - Washington Janney Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 737 students
0.7 miles
4130 Albemarle St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0110 0.7 PK-5 737 - Washington Woodrow Wilson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,829 student
0.7 miles
3950 Chesapeake St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 282-0120 0.7 9-12 1,829 - Washington Deal Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,475 student
0.8 miles
3815 Fort Dr Nw
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 939-2010 0.8 6-8 1,475 - Washington Murch Elementary School At Udc Grades: PK-5 | 573 students
0.8 miles
3373 Van Ness St Nw
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 282-0130 0.8 PK-5 573
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