Oyster-adams Bilingual School

2801 Calvert St. Nw And 2020 1
Washington, DC 20008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10% in DC
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Oyster-adams Bilingual School's student population of 767 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
767 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks within the top 10% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oyster-adams Bilingual School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#18 out of 220 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oyster-adams Bilingual School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oyster-adams Bilingual School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oyster-adams Bilingual School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
51%
18%
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Black
3%
64%
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White
36%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Oyster-adams Bilingual School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oyster-adams Bilingual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oyster-adams Bilingual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oyster-adams Bilingual School's ranking?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is ranked #18 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Oyster-adams Bilingual School?
767 students attend Oyster-adams Bilingual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oyster-adams Bilingual School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oyster-adams Bilingual School?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oyster-adams Bilingual School offer ?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oyster-adams Bilingual School part of?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Oyster-adams Bilingual School located?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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