Truesdell Ec
Tel:
(202) 576-6202
- Truesdell Ec serves 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (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 38% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 34%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Truesdell Ec placed in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 89% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Truesdell Ec's student population of 698 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Truesdell Ec is ranked within the top 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 Truesdell Ec is 0.46, 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 | #72 out of 208 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 34% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 16% |
| Black | 31% | 69% |
| White | 1% | 11% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | District Of Columbia School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Truesdell Ec is El Haynes Pcs High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brightwood Ec (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Barnard Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Washington Barnard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 642 students
0.5 miles
430 Decatur St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-1100 0.5 PK-5 642 - Washington Brightwood Ec Grades: PK-8 | 737 students
0.5 miles
1300 Nicholson St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 722-5670 0.5 PK-8 737 - Washington West Ec Grades: PK-8 | 330 students
0.5 miles
1338 Farragut St Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 576-6226 0.5 PK-8 330 - Washington Center City Pcs Brightwood Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 263 students
0.6 miles
6008 Georgia Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322 0.6 PK-8 263 - Washington El Haynes Pcs Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-4 | 348 students
0.6 miles
4501 Kansas Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 667-4446 0.6 PK-4 348
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