Serving 405 students in grades 9-12, Goodwill Excel Center Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in DC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Goodwill Excel Center Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Goodwill Excel Center Pcs's student population of 405 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodwill Excel Center Pcs is 0.10, 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
#47 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
95%
64%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
76%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Goodwill Excel Center Pcs is ranked #47 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goodwill Excel Center Pcs?
The graduation rate of Goodwill Excel Center Pcs is 30-39%, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 76%.
How many students attend Goodwill Excel Center Pcs?
405 students attend Goodwill Excel Center Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Goodwill Excel Center Pcs students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodwill Excel Center Pcs?
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Goodwill Excel Center Pcs offer ?
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Goodwill Excel Center Pcs part of?
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs is part of Goodwill Excel Center PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Goodwill Excel Center Pcs located?
Goodwill Excel Center Pcs is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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