Serving 336 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs 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 6% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs 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 Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
98%
63%
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
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is ranked #149 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs?
336 students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy 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 - Valor Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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