Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs serves 87 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)15-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Black
100%
62%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs?
87 students attend Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs?
Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs offer ?
Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs part of?
Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy Pcs is part of Thea Bowman Preparatory Academy PCS School District.
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