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Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs vs. Dc Scholars Pcs

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School Overview

School
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Dc Scholars Pcs
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dc Scholars Pcs 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 7% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-8
Total Students
435 students
491 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dc Scholars Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dc Scholars Pcs.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dc Scholars Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dc Scholars Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#103 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#195 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dc Scholars Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Top 50% in DC)
7%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dc Scholars Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dc Scholars Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dc Scholars Pcs by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
76
Kindergarten Students
-
44
Grade 1 Students
-
36
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
51
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
103
52
Grade 6 Students
122
51
Grade 7 Students
103
50
Grade 8 Students
107
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dc Scholars Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
98%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dc Scholars Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dc Scholars Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dc Scholars Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dc Scholars Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dc Scholars Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the DC Scholars Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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