Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Tel:
(202)723-1467
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the District of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs placed in the top 50% of all schools in District of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the District of Columbia state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District of Columbia state average of 89%.
Top Placements
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs places among the top 20% of public schools in District of Columbia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs's student population of 274 students has grown by 132% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is ranked within the top 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is 0.69, which is more 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 School Rank | #101 out of 208 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 16% |
| Black | 45% | 69% |
| White | 29% | 11% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kramer Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Anacostia Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Dc Preparatory Academy Pcs Anacostia Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-1 | 304 students
0.2 miles
1409 V St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)729-3500 0.2 PK-1 304 - Washington Ketcham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 310 students
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1919 15th St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)698-1122 0.2 PK-5 310 - Washington Savoy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
0.4 miles
2400 Shannon Pl Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)939-2000 0.4 PK-5 267 - Washington Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
0.4 miles
2427 Ml King Jr Ave Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)563-6862 0.4 9-12 383 - Washington Anacostia High School Grades: 9-12 | 379 students
0.5 miles
1601 16th St Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202)698-2155 0.5 9-12 379
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