Top Rankings
Roots PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 89 students in Roots PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Roots PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (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
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
89 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Roots PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#15 out of 57 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
18%
# Black Students
89 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
100%
64%
# White Students
n/a
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
n/a
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
12
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
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 $31,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,180 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,483
$31,711
Spending / Student
$30,180
$31,603
Best Roots PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roots Pcs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Kennedy Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 882-8073
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roots PCS School District?
Roots PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 89 students.
What is the rank of Roots PCS School District?
Roots PCS School District is ranked #15 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Roots PCS School District?
100% of Roots PCS School District students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roots PCS School District?
Roots 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 Roots PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,180 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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