Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Excel Academy 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 is 2% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Excel Academy's student population of 387 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Excel Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Academy is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
98%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Excel Academy is ranked #216 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Excel Academy?
387 students attend Excel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Excel Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excel Academy offer ?
Excel Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Excel Academy part of?
Excel Academy is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Excel Academy located?
Excel Academy is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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