Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 249 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.19, 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
#113 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
90%
64%
White
n/a
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
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #113 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Payne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
249 students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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