Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Academy Amos 5 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students

Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
25%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
26%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
11%
19%

Black
82%
63%

White
1%
13%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Community Academy PCS School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Amos 5?
523 students attend Community Academy Amos 5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Community Academy Amos 5 students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Amos 5?
Community Academy Amos 5 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Amos 5 offer ?
Community Academy Amos 5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Amos 5 part of?
Community Academy Amos 5 is part of Community Academy PCS School District.
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