For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
138 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,342 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
17,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
161 Students
58,484 Students
% Black Students
75%
63%
# White Students
17 Students
12,350 Students
% White Students
8%
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
49 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
3,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
12,099
# Students in K Grade:
33
7,192
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
7,151
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
7,103
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
6,760
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
6,407
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
6,293
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
5,910
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
5,647
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
5,549
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
7,301
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
5,663
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
4,813
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
3,953
# Ungraded Students:
-
251
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,140 is higher than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $79,893 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District is ranked #19 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District?
75% of Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $79,893 is higher than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-06
Enrollment: 215 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall District Rank
: Top 50% in DC
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
