Serving 120 students in grades 3-12, River Terrace Education Campus 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 ≤20% (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 5:1 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 (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Terrace Education Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
River Terrace Education Campus's student population of 120 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
River Terrace Education Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Terrace Education Campus is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤20%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
89%
63%
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
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Terrace Education Campus's ranking?
River Terrace Education Campus is ranked #90 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend River Terrace Education Campus?
120 students attend River Terrace Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of River Terrace Education Campus students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Terrace Education Campus?
River Terrace Education Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does River Terrace Education Campus offer ?
River Terrace Education Campus offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River Terrace Education Campus part of?
River Terrace Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is River Terrace Education Campus located?
River Terrace Education Campus is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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