The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
12%
Black
(09-10)98%
80%
White
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
68%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Young America Works 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% DC state average).
How many students attend Young America Works Pcs Elementary School?
332 students attend Young America Works Pcs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Young America Works Pcs Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Young America Works Pcs Elementary School offer ?
Young America Works Pcs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Young America Works Pcs Elementary School part of?
Young America Works Pcs Elementary School is part of Young America Works PCS School District.
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