Johnson Middle School

1400 Bruce Pl. Se
Washington, DC 20020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Johnson Middle School 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 2% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than 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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Johnson Middle School's student population of 298 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Johnson Middle School 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 Johnson Middle School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (DC)
#218 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Johnson Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Johnson Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
100%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Johnson Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Johnson Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnson Middle School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Johnson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson Middle School's ranking?
Johnson Middle School is ranked #218 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Johnson Middle School?
298 students attend Johnson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Johnson Middle School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Middle School?
Johnson 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 Johnson Middle School offer ?
Johnson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Johnson Middle School part of?
Johnson Middle School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Middle School located?
Johnson Middle School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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