Hearst Es vs. Murch Es
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Hearst Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Murch Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murch Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
334 students
601 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#11 out of 212 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
57
Kindergarten Students
47
93
Grade 1 Students
56
85
Grade 2 Students
48
85
Grade 3 Students
48
90
Grade 4 Students
47
99
Grade 5 Students
47
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
17%
13%
% White
52%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
