Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs

2427 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20020
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 318 students in grades 9-12, Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in DC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs's student population of 318 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs is 0.04, 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.
This School
State Level (DC)
#168 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
98%
64%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs is ranked #168 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs?
The graduation rate of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs is 80-84%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs?
318 students attend Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs part of?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs is part of Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs located?
Thurgood Marshall Academy Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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