Washington Latin Public Charter is a school in Northwest, Washington, D.C., United States. It features a middle and upper school, serving grades 5–12. Washington Latin was modeled after Boston Latin School, which was the first public school in the United States that taught children under the age of 25.
Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School's student population of 393 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 220 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
26%
63%
White
51%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School's ranking?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School is ranked #23 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School often compared to?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Basis Dc Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School?
393 students attend Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School offer ?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School part of?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School is part of Washington Latin PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School located?
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
Review Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
