Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool 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 12% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool's student population of 309 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool 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 Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool is 0.53, 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
#118 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
46%
17%
Black
51%
65%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
37%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool's ranking?
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool is ranked #118 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool often compared to?
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powell Es, Paul Pcs - International High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool?
309 students attend Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool?
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool offer ?
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool part of?
Paul Pcs - MiddleSchool is part of Paul PCS School District.
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