Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wheatley Education Campus 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 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Wheatley Education Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Wheatley Education Campus's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Wheatley Education Campus 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 Wheatley Education Campus is 0.42, 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
#187 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
23%
18%
Black
73%
64%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Wheatley Education Campus is ranked #187 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?
≤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 Wheatley Education Campus?
321 students attend Wheatley Education Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Wheatley Education Campus students are Black, 23% 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 Wheatley Education Campus?
Wheatley Education Campus has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheatley Education Campus offer ?
Wheatley Education Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wheatley Education Campus part of?
Wheatley Education Campus is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Wheatley Education Campus located?
Wheatley Education Campus is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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