For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 694 students in Paul PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Paul PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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
2 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
694 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Paul 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 75-79% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
10%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
332 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
18%
# Black Students
350 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
50%
64%
# White Students
2 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
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:
-
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,964 is higher than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,020 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,964
$31,711
Spending / Student
$28,020
$31,603
Best Paul PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Pcs - Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Paul Pcs - International High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 291-7499
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paul PCS School District?
Paul PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 694 students.
What is the rank of Paul PCS School District?
Paul PCS School District is ranked #27 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paul PCS School District?
50% of Paul PCS School District students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paul PCS School District?
Paul PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Paul PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,020 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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