Top Rankings
BASIS DC PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 663 students in BASIS DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in BASIS DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
663 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
BASIS DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
10%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
6%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
18%
# Black Students
126 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
19%
64%
# White Students
335 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
51%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
-
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
133
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
78
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,367 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,367
$31,711
Spending / Student
$15,523
$31,603
Best BASIS DC PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 663 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 663 students.
What is the rank of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District is ranked #1 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in BASIS PCS School District?
51% of BASIS PCS School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is BASIS PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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