Serving 539 students in grades 6-8, Ida B. Wells Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ida B. Wells Middle School's student population of 539 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ida B. Wells Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida B. Wells Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
48%
18%
Black
48%
64%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida B. Wells Middle School's ranking?
Ida B. Wells Middle School is ranked #78 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School?
539 students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ida B. Wells Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida B. Wells Middle School?
Ida B. Wells Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ida B. Wells Middle School offer ?
Ida B. Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ida B. Wells Middle School part of?
Ida B. Wells Middle School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Ida B. Wells Middle School located?
Ida B. Wells Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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