Community Academy Rand Technical serves 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
73%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Rand Technical?
341 students attend Community Academy Rand Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Community Academy Rand Technical students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Rand Technical?
Community Academy Rand Technical has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Rand Technical offer ?
Community Academy Rand Technical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Rand Technical part of?
Community Academy Rand Technical is part of Community Academy PCS School District.
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