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Center City Pcs - Shaw vs. Center City Pcs - Petworth

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School Overview

School
Center City Pcs - Shaw
711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Center City Pcs - Petworth
510 Webster Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Shaw 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Petworth ranks in the top 50% 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 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
199 students
242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center City Pcs - Shaw over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center City Pcs - Petworth over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center City Pcs - Shaw.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center City Pcs - Petworth.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center City Pcs - Shaw over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center City Pcs - Petworth over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Shaw with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Petworth with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#84 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#81 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center City Pcs - Shaw, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center City Pcs - Petworth, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
15-19%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Shaw who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Petworth who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Shaw who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Petworth who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Center City Pcs - Shaw by grade.
This chart displays the students of Center City Pcs - Petworth by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
39
Kindergarten Students
13
22
Grade 1 Students
15
18
Grade 2 Students
25
24
Grade 3 Students
21
25
Grade 4 Students
23
13
Grade 5 Students
19
28
Grade 6 Students
26
27
Grade 7 Students
23
24
Grade 8 Students
27
22

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center City Pcs - Shaw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Center City Pcs - Petworth, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center City Pcs - Shaw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center City Pcs - Petworth, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center City Pcs - Shaw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center City Pcs - Petworth, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center City Pcs - Shaw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center City Pcs - Petworth, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center City Pcs - Shaw, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center City Pcs - Petworth, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center City Pcs - Shaw, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center City Pcs - Petworth, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center City Pcs - Shaw, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center City Pcs - Petworth, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center City Pcs - Shaw, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center City Pcs - Petworth, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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