Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
79%
64%
White
13%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)'s ranking?
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) is ranked #67 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
464 students attend stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) offer ?
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) part of?
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) located?
stuart-hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
School Closed - Christmas Day
December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
School Closed - New Year's Day
January 01, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)
School Closed - Independence Day
July 04, 2025 (Friday)
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