Serving 282 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's student population of 282 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
17%
Black
88%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #152 out of 212 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
282 students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than 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
What school district is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson part of?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is part of HOPE Community PCS School District.
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