Serving 579 students in grades 9-12, Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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 8% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 48:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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 Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts?
579 students attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts has a student ration of 48:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Duke Ellington School Of The Arts offer ?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Duke Ellington School Of The Arts part of?
In what neighborhood is Duke Ellington School Of The Arts located?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 48:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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