Summary:
The Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning is the sole middle school located within the Digital Pioneers Academy PCS district in Washington, D.C. Serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 312 students, the school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with ELA proficiency rates ranging from 24.2% to 27.8% across grade levels, compared to the district averages of 38.4% to 42.5%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 7.1% to 25.3%, while the district averages 16.3% to 27.3%. Despite the school's high spending of $32,602 per student and a student-teacher ratio of 9.9 to 1, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.
Adding to the school's challenges, Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning is ranked 32 out of 46 districts in D.C. and has a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Furthermore, the school's ranking has declined from 52 out of 69 middle schools in D.C. in 2022-2023 to 42 out of 70 in 2023-2024 and 41 out of 69 in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of declining performance relative to other middle schools in the state. With a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may require specialized support and resources to address the unique challenges they face.
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