For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 936 students in 20024, DC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20024, DC are Washington Global Pcs, Jefferson Middle School Academy and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 20024 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Middle schools in 20024, DC have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of District Of Columbia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 20024, DC Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Global Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 796-2415
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 729-3270
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 388-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 20024, DC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 20024, DC include Washington Global Pcs, Jefferson Middle School Academy and Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 20024?
3 public middle schools are located in 20024.
What is the racial composition of students in 20024?
20024 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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