Washington Latin Pcs - Middle School vs. Basis Dc Pcs
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Latin Pcs - Middle 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
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 393 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 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), 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
5-8
5-12
Total Students
393 students
690 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
52 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#8 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
64%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
74%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a

Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 5 Students
97
134
Grade 6 Students
99
119
Grade 7 Students
100
110
Grade 8 Students
97
79
Grade 9 Students
-
60
Grade 10 Students
-
77
Grade 11 Students
-
48
Grade 12 Students
-
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%


% Hispanic
14%
10%


% Black
26%
19%


% White
51%
49%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
15%


Diversity Score
0.65
0.69


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
14%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%

