Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights's student population of 284 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
99%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights's ranking?
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights is ranked #212 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights?
284 students attend Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights?
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights offer ?
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights part of?
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights is part of Eagle Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights located?
Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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