Serving 83 students inquire with school, Prospect Learning Center 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
83 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
96%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Prospect Learning Center?
83 students attend Prospect Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Prospect Learning Center students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Learning Center?
Prospect Learning Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What school district is Prospect Learning Center part of?
Prospect Learning Center is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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