Summary:
The Capital City PCS district in the District of Columbia operates three schools: Capital City PCS - High School, Capital City PCS - Middle School, and Capital City PCS - Lower School. These schools serve students from grades K-12 and have faced significant challenges, with all three schools ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types within the District of Columbia.
The high school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 17th out of 34 DC high schools in 2022-2023 to 32nd out of 33 in 2024-2025. Across all three schools, proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the district averages, often by 20 percentage points or more. The high school, in particular, has alarmingly low proficiency rates, with only 12.9% proficient or better in ELA and 3.8% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year.
Despite the relatively high spending of $32,709 per student across all three schools, the academic performance remains significantly below the district averages. This raises questions about the efficient and effective use of resources within the district. Additionally, the lower school's higher student-teacher ratio of 11.4 students per teacher could be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance compared to the high school and middle school, which have a ratio of around 8 students per teacher. The data highlights the need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address the underlying issues and provide a better educational experience for students in the Capital City PCS district.
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