District Of Columbia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 49,687 students in District Of Columbia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in District Of Columbia School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
District Of Columbia School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 73% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
# American Indian Students
60 Students
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
966 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
10,806 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
18%
# Black Students
28,169 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
56%
64%
# White Students
8,544 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
17%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,524 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5,645
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
3,971
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,052
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,824
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,747
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,715
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,495
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,596
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,713
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,705
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,580
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,493
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,627
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,524
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,506 is higher than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,006 is higher than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District manages 116 public schools serving 49,687 students.
What is the rank of District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District is ranked #13 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in District Of Columbia School District?
56% of District Of Columbia School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of District Of Columbia School District?
District Of Columbia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is District Of Columbia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,006 is higher than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 116 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 49,687 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Graduation Rate
: 74% (Btm 50% in DC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
