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District Of Columbia International School vs. Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School

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School Overview

School
District Of Columbia International School
1400 Main Drive Nw
Washington, DC 20012
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School
5200 2nd Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
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%)

Washington Latin Pcs - Middle 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,590 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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 383 students in grades 5-8, Washington Latin Pcs - Middle 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 47% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
5-8
Total Students
1,590 students
383 students
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% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
29 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%)
#23 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
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31%
(Top 20% in DC)
47%
(Top 20% 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 Washington Latin Pcs - 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.
46%
(Top 20% in DC)
58%
(Top 20% 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 Washington Latin Pcs - 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.
8%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
35-39%
(Top 20% in DC)
90-94%
(Top 20% in DC)
n/a
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 5 Students
-
99
Grade 6 Students
272
93
Grade 7 Students
246
95
Grade 8 Students
268
96
Grade 9 Students
247
-
Grade 10 Students
223
-
Grade 11 Students
186
-
Grade 12 Students
148
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
40%
13%
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% Black
29%
24%
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% White
19%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
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0.72
0.65
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
12%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia International 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Latin Pcs - 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
2%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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