Serving 791 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 58% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Oyster Adams Bilingual School serves the northwest part of Washington, DC, with an attendance zone covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, typically around 0.7 miles from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone extending up to 1.5 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Oyster-adams Bilingual School's student population of 791 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 220 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
39%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #19 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Oyster-adams Bilingual School often compared to?
Oyster-adams Bilingual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie Reed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% 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?
791 students attend Oyster-adams Bilingual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Oyster-adams Bilingual School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oyster-adams Bilingual School part of?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is part of District Of Columbia.
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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