Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Children’s Guild DC 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 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Children’s Guild DC PCS ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Children’s Guild DC PCS's student population of 281 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Children’s Guild DC PCS 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 The Children’s Guild DC PCS is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)3%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)5%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
17%
Black
97%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Children’s Guild DC PCS's ranking?
The Children’s Guild DC PCS is ranked #212 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend The Children’s Guild DC PCS?
281 students attend The Children’s Guild DC PCS.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Children’s Guild DC PCS students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Children’s Guild DC PCS?
The Children’s Guild DC PCS has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Children’s Guild DC PCS offer ?
The Children’s Guild DC PCS offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Children’s Guild DC PCS part of?
The Children’s Guild DC PCS is part of The Children's Guild DC Public Charter School District.
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