Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Tel:
(202) 388-1011
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts serves 282 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 208 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #145 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 16% |
| Black | 98% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.50 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 67% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richard Wright PCS For Journalism And Media Arts School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts is Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Benning Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Benning Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- Washington Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Benning Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 453 students
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100 41st St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-2838 0.0 PK-3 453 - Washington Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Benning Middle School Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 335 students
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100 41st St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-3780 0.0 4-8 335 - Washington Plummer Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
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4601 Texas Ave Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-4360 0.3 PK-5 375 - Washington Seed Pcs Of Washington Dc Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 363 students
0.3 miles
4300 C St Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 248-7773 0.3 6-12 363 - Washington Smothers Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 252 students
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4400 Brooks St Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 939-3600 0.4 PK-5 252
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