Top Rankings
Center City PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,408 students in Center City PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Center City PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
6 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
1,408 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Center 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.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
293 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
18%
# Black Students
1,047 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
74%
64%
# White Students
9 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
1%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
172
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
129
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
138
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,679
$31,711
Spending / Student
$26,227
$31,603
Best Center City PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6008 Georgia Avenue Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 723-3322
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-7070
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 234-1093
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Center City Pcs - Petworth
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 554-9212
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #55.
Center City Pcs - Trinidad
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1217 West Virginia Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-1614
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Rank: #66.
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1503 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-7556
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,408 students.
What is the rank of Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District is ranked #19 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Center City PCS School District?
74% of Center City PCS School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Center City PCS School District?
Center City PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Center City PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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