Serving 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smothers Elementary School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Smothers Elementary School 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 Smothers Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Smothers Elementary School?
210 students attend Smothers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Smothers Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smothers Elementary School?
Smothers Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Smothers Elementary School offer ?
Smothers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smothers Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Smothers Elementary School located?
Smothers Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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