Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Academy Amos Iii ranks in the bottom 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
97%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Community Academy PCS School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Amos Iii?
309 students attend Community Academy Amos Iii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Community Academy Amos Iii students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Amos Iii?
Community Academy Amos Iii has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Amos Iii offer ?
Community Academy Amos Iii offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Amos Iii part of?
Community Academy Amos Iii is part of Community Academy PCS School District.
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