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District Of Columbia International School vs. Basis Dc Pcs

Should you attend District Of Columbia International School or Basis Dc Pcs? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
District Of Columbia International School
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Basis Dc Pcs
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,619 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 690 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
5-12
Total Students
1,619 students
690 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
152 teachers
52 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#34 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
#8 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
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31%
(Top 20% in DC)
64%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of District Of Columbia International 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Basis Dc Pcs 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.
46%
(Top 20% in DC)
74%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia International 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Basis Dc Pcs 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.
8%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
55%
(Top 5% in DC)
90-94%
(Top 20% in DC)
≥90%
(Top 30% in DC)
This chart displays graduation rate of District Of Columbia International School and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 5 Students
-
134
Grade 6 Students
274
119
Grade 7 Students
257
110
Grade 8 Students
246
79
Grade 9 Students
241
60
Grade 10 Students
208
77
Grade 11 Students
218
48
Grade 12 Students
175
63

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
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% Hispanic
41%
10%
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% Black
26%
19%
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% White
20%
49%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
15%
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0.72
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of District Of Columbia International School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
14%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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