Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs serves 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs's student population of 282 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
97%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
61%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
282 students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Discover 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 Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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