Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hope Community Pcs - Tolson 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's student population of 232 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
38%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
58%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's ranking?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is ranked #185 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hope Community Pcs - Tolson often compared to?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolsonis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland, Harmony Dc Pcs - School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
232 students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hope Community Pcs - Tolson offer ?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson part of?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is part of HOPE Community PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson located?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 6 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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