Serving 276 students in grades 6-8, Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School 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 20% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School's student population of 276 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School 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 Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School is 0.44, 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
#56 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
73%
64%
White
14%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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 Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School's ranking?
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School?
276 students attend Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School?
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School offer ?
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School part of?
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School is part of Two Rivers PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School located?
Two Rivers Pcs - Young Middle School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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