Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perry Street Preparatory Pcs 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 8% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs's student population of 451 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry Street Preparatory 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 Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is 0.25, 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
#120 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
86%
64%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs's ranking?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is ranked #120 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Perry Street Preparatory Pcs often compared to?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
451 students attend Perry Street Preparatory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Street Preparatory Pcs offer ?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs part of?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is part of Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs located?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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