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Ida B. Wells Middle School

405 Sheridan St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 539 students in grades 6-8, Ida B. Wells Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 12% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in DC
  • : 12% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ida B. Wells Middle School's student population of 539 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
539 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ida B. Wells Middle School 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 Ida B. Wells Middle School is 0.54, which is equal to 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)
#78 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
12%
19%
31%
31%
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
48%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ida B. Wells Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
48%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ida B. Wells Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ida B. Wells Middle School 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
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ida B. Wells Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in District of Columbia.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Ida B. Wells Middle School and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 Ida B. Wells Middle School's ranking?
Ida B. Wells Middle School is ranked #78 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School?
539 students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ida B. Wells Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida B. Wells Middle School?
Ida B. Wells Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ida B. Wells Middle School offer ?
Ida B. Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ida B. Wells Middle School part of?
Ida B. Wells Middle School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Ida B. Wells Middle School located?
Ida B. Wells Middle School 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 12% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 30%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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