Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs's student population of 329 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is 0.02, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)45-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
99%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
329 students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs located?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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