Serving 332 students in grades 5-8, Capital City Pcs - Middle School ranks in the top 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 11% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital City Pcs - Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Capital City Pcs - Middle School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital City Pcs - Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital City Pcs - Middle School is 0.58, 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
#103 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
58%
18%
Black
29%
64%
White
5%
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
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City Pcs - Middle School's ranking?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is ranked #103 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Capital City Pcs - Middle School often compared to?
Capital City Pcs - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School, Basis Dc Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Capital City Pcs - Middle School?
332 students attend Capital City Pcs - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Capital City Pcs - Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City Pcs - Middle School?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital City Pcs - Middle School offer ?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Capital City Pcs - Middle School part of?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is part of Capital City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City Pcs - Middle School located?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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