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Duke Ellington School Of The Arts

3500 R St. Nw
Washington, DC 20007
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 564 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%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in DC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Duke Ellington School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#76 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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.
61%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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.
6-9%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the public school average student teacher ratio of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the percentage of Asian public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
15%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the percentage of White public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
76%
This chart displays graduation rate of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts and public school graduation rate of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Duke Ellington School Of The Arts 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Duke Ellington School Of The Arts's ranking?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is ranked #76 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Duke Ellington School Of The Arts often compared to?
Duke Ellington School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker High School, School Without Walls High School by visitors of our site.
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?
564 students attend Duke Ellington School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Duke Ellington School Of The Arts students are Black, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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?
Duke Ellington School Of The Arts is part of District Of Columbia School District.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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