Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66%
46.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's ranking?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is ranked #205 out of 220 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
250 students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs offer ?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs part of?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is part of St. Coletta Special Education PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs located?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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