Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs
Tel:
(202) 562-9170
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs serves 375 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (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 12% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs 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 13:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs's student population of 375 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 375 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs 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 Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs is 0.02, 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 | #193 out of 208 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 4% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 16% |
| Black | 99% | 69% |
| White | n/a | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.50 |
Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 67% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Somerset Preparatory Academy PCS School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Somerset Preparatory Academy Pcs is Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy Chavez Prep (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ingenuity Prep Pcs (0.0 miles away)
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