Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs serves 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs's student population of 312 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
99%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
55%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs?
312 students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Discover Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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