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Center City Pcs - Shaw

711 N Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
7/
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Top 50%
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). 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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in DC
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Center City Pcs - Shaw's student population of 199 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
199 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Center City Pcs - Shaw 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 Center City Pcs - Shaw is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#70 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Center City Pcs - Shaw and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center City Pcs - Shaw and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
33%
19%
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Black
63%
63%
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White
1%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Center City Pcs - Shaw and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center City Pcs - Shaw and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center City Pcs - Shaw and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Shaw's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is ranked #70 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Shaw often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Shawis often viewed alongside schools like Center City Pcs - Petworth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw?
199 students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Center City Pcs - Shaw students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Shaw?
Center City Pcs - Shaw has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Shaw offer ?
Center City Pcs - Shaw offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center City Pcs - Shaw part of?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Shaw located?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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