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KIPP DC 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 20 public schools serving 7,361 students in KIPP DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in KIPP DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
20 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
7,361 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
596 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
KIPP DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
85%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.54
# American Indian Students
6 Students
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
18%
# Black Students
7,190 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
98%
64%
# White Students
20 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,062
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
628
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
626
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
568
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
568
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
574
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
592
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
529
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
493
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
310
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
337
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,911 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 $34,345 is higher than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$213 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$253 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,911
$31,711
Spending / Student
$34,345
$31,603
Best KIPP DC PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Kipp Dc - Northeast Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 398-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Dc - Promise Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-1390
Grades: K-4
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 328-9455
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-5477
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Dc - College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Brentwood Parkway Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 678-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #99.
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: 1-4
| 385 students
Rank: #1010.
Kipp Dc Pcs - Legacy College Preparatory Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3999 8th Street Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #1111.
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: 1-4
| 227 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 469-3300
Grades: 1-4
| 383 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Kipp Dc - Spring Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 397-5477
Grades: 1-4
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Dc - Heights Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 610-5323
Grades: 1-4
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Arts And Technology Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
5300 Blaine Street Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 398-6811
Grades: PK-K
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Connect Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
1375 Mount Olivet Road Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 396-5477
Grades: PK-K
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-7735
Grades: PK-K
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Grow Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
421 P Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 986-4769
Grades: PK-K
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Leap Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 582-5327
Grades: PK
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kipp Dc - Pride Academy Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
3301 Wheeler Road Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-9101
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to KIPP DC PCS School District?
KIPP DC PCS School District manages 20 public schools serving 7,361 students.
What is the rank of KIPP PCS School District?
KIPP PCS School District is ranked #29 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 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 KIPP PCS School District?
98% of KIPP PCS School District students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of KIPP PCS School District?
KIPP PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is KIPP PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,345 is higher than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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