Sousa MiddleSchool

3650 Ely Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20019
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Bottom 50%
Serving 233 students in grades 6-8, Sousa MiddleSchool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 4% (Top 5%)
  • : 15% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sousa MiddleSchool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Sousa MiddleSchool's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
233 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Sousa MiddleSchool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sousa MiddleSchool is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#203 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
4%
32%
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(18-19)
15%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sousa MiddleSchool and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
17%
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Black
95%
65%
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White
1%
13%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sousa MiddleSchool's ranking?
Sousa MiddleSchool is ranked #203 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Sousa MiddleSchool?
233 students attend Sousa MiddleSchool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sousa MiddleSchool students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sousa MiddleSchool?
Sousa MiddleSchool has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sousa MiddleSchool offer ?
Sousa MiddleSchool offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sousa MiddleSchool part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Top 5%)
  • : 15% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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