Hearst Elementary School vs. Janney Elementary School
Should you attend Hearst Elementary School or Janney Elementary School? 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
Top Rankings
Hearst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Janney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst Elementary School 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 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Janney Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
347 students
688 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#1 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
85%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
86%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
75
Kindergarten Students
53
115
Grade 1 Students
49
92
Grade 2 Students
53
91
Grade 3 Students
47
103
Grade 4 Students
52
100
Grade 5 Students
51
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
18%
5%
% White
52%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
2%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
