Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs serves 312 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 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs's student population of 312 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
99%
65%
White
n/a
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
55%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
55%
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 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 Pcs?
312 students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
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