Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maury Es ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maury Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Maury Es's student population of 518 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maury Es ranks within the top 5% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maury Es is 0.62, which is more 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
#9 out of 212 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
17%
Black
24%
65%
White
56%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maury Es's ranking?
Maury Es is ranked #9 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Maury Es often compared to?
Maury Esis often viewed alongside schools like School-within-school At Goding, Ludlow-taylor Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Maury Es?
518 students attend Maury Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Maury Es students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maury Es?
Maury Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maury Es offer ?
Maury Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maury Es part of?
Maury Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Maury Es located?
Maury Es is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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