Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, St. Coletta Special Education 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Coletta Special Education 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 St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is 0.38, 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
#185 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
17%
Black
78%
65%
White
5%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's ranking?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is ranked #185 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
238 students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs offer ?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs part of?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is part of St. Coletta Special Education PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs located?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
School Reviews
5 9/6/2013
I would like to enroll my son Jermy Jackson into your school, Because he's been having a lot of problems in DC Public school systems..
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