Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs's student population of 310 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Motto
Discover. Lead. Excel. We're MMBDA.
School Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day 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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
66%
62%
White
6%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs's ranking?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs is ranked #124 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs often compared to?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School, Janney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs?
310 students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs offer ?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs part of?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs is part of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs located?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students K-8
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for PreKindergarten Students
August 27, 2026 (Thursday)
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