District Of Columbia International School vs. Basis Dc Pcs
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,523 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs 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 65% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
5-12
Total Students
1,523 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#11 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
80%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
129
Grade 6 Students
259
115
Grade 7 Students
258
100
Grade 8 Students
249
92
Grade 9 Students
253
53
Grade 10 Students
196
65
Grade 11 Students
164
44
Grade 12 Students
144
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
41%
10%
% Black
30%
20%
% White
18%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
