Summary:
DC Bilingual PCS is the only school in this analysis, a public charter elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades PK-5 at 33 Riggs Road NE. The school operates as its own DC Bilingual PCS district, enrolling 622 students with an impressive 7.9 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $30,073. Holding a 4-star rating, it ranks in the 80th percentile among DC districts overall, placing 9th out of 46.
Academically, DC Bilingual PCS outperforms the state in every subject area. In 2025-2026, 44.7% of students scored proficient in math versus 28.2% statewide, while 48.2% scored proficient in ELA compared to 39.6% statewide. Science achievement is especially notable, with 46.15% of 5th graders scoring proficient on the DC Science assessment versus just 20.41% statewide. ELA proficiency also shows strong grade-level progression, rising from 35.2% in 3rd grade to 50.0% in 4th grade and 61.6% in 5th grade. Math performance remains consistent across grades, ranging from 42.9% to 46.7% in grades 3-5.
Math proficiency improved dramatically in one year, jumping from 37.1% to 44.7% between 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, widening the school's lead over the state average. While the school has maintained its 4-star status, its percentile ranking has eased from the 86th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 75th percentile in 2025-2026, possibly reflecting gains by other DC schools. With high per-student investment and a low student-teacher ratio, DC Bilingual PCS offers a resource-rich environment and stands out as a strong elementary option in Washington, DC with particular strengths in math and science.
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