Serving 334 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs 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 34% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs 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 Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs is 0.04, 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
#112 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
98%
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
18%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs is ranked #112 out of 212 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs?
334 students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Valor 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 Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Valor Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Valor 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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