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District of Columbia Public Schools
  • WASHINGTON, DC
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District of Columbia Public Schools

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B minus
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B
    4. College Prep
      grade B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade B minus
    7. Sports
      grade B+
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B+

    District of Columbia Public Schools is an above average, public school district located in WASHINGTON, DC. It has 49,896 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 33% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.

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    1200 FIRST ST NE
    WASHINGTON, DC 20002
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    40%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    33%
    Average Graduation Rate
    65%
    Average SAT
    1070
    3,888 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    443 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    49,896
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    43.1%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $86,672
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15.5%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $32,249 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      49%
    • Support Services
      47%
    • Other
      4%

    Living in the Area

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade C
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade D+
    Median Household Income
    $105,019
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,586
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $710,101
    National
    $244,900

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