Top Rankings
Capital City PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,004 students in Capital City PCS School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Charter Schools in Capital City PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the District Of Columbia public charter school average of 92% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
3 Schools
126 Schools
# Students
1,004 Students
41,209 Students
# Teachers
127 Teachers
3,646 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Capital City PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
10%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
71 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
350 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
645 Students
5,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
13%
# Black Students
248 Students
30,397 Students
% Black Students
25%
74%
# White Students
55 Students
3,486 Students
% White Students
6%
8%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
27 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
1,441 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
6,159
# Students in K Grade:
41
3,295
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
3,182
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
3,072
# Students in 3rd Grade:
53
2,822
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
2,672
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
2,835
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
3,227
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
2,958
# Students in 8th Grade:
84
2,853
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
2,857
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
2,041
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
1,669
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
1,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,176 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,626
$31,711
Spending / Student
$26,176
$31,603
Best Capital City PCS School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Capital City Pcs - Lower School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: PK-4
| 330 students
Rank: #33.
Capital City Pcs - High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Peabody Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 808-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
