Serving 344 students in grades 5-8, Capital City Pcs - Middle School ranks in the top 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 11% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capital City Pcs - Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Capital City Pcs - Middle School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Capital City Pcs - Middle School 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 Capital City Pcs - Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
73%
19%
Black
18%
62%
White
5%
14%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capital City Pcs - Middle School's ranking?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is ranked #106 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Capital City Pcs - Middle School often compared to?
Capital City Pcs - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School, Basis Dc Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Capital City Pcs - Middle School?
344 students attend Capital City Pcs - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Capital City Pcs - Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capital City Pcs - Middle School?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Capital City Pcs - Middle School offer ?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capital City Pcs - Middle School part of?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is part of Capital City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City Pcs - Middle School located?
Capital City Pcs - Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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