Summary:
Meridian PCS is the sole elementary school in the Meridian PCS district, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 621 students. The school is a public charter institution located in Washington, D.C., which is ranked 40 out of 46 districts in the city and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Meridian PCS has consistently underperformed the District of Columbia average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 22.6%, compared to the district average of 37.6%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate for all grades was only 7.5%, compared to the district average of 26.4%. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 72nd out of 126 D.C. elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 93rd out of 128 in 2024-2025.
Despite the school's underperformance, Meridian PCS spends $32,542 per student, which is significantly higher than the district average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, suggesting a focus on smaller class sizes. However, these resources have not translated into improved student outcomes, raising questions about the effective allocation of funds and the factors contributing to the school's academic struggles.
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