Serving 212 students in grades 6-9, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs ranks in the top 30% 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 15-19% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs's student population of 212 students has grown by 132% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is 0.56, which is more 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
#56 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
18%
Black
63%
64%
White
11%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs's ranking?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is ranked #56 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend The Sojourner Truth School Pcs?
212 students attend The Sojourner Truth School Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of The Sojourner Truth School Pcs students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Sojourner Truth School Pcs?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does The Sojourner Truth School Pcs offer ?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs part of?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is part of The Sojourner Truth School PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs located?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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