Serving 227 students in grades 1-4, Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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: Charter School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs's student population of 227 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs 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 Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs is 0.06, 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
#144 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
97%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs is ranked #144 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs?
227 students attend Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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