Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Summary:

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is a top-performing public elementary school in Washington, DC that serves grades PK-8 and has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant representation of White, multiracial, and other students.

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School consistently outperforms the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the overall District of Columbia on standardized tests, with 60.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 35% for DCPS and 28.2% for the district overall. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking among the top 3 DC elementary schools for Hispanic students and top 6 for English Language Learners. With a relatively high per-student spending of around $25,000 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School's exceptional performance may be attributed to its effective practices and strategies.

When compared to nearby schools like Eaton Elementary, Hyde-Addison Elementary, and Ross Elementary, Oyster-Adams Bilingual School stands out as a clear academic leader, consistently outperforming these schools on standardized tests, especially in English Language Arts. The school's sustained excellence over the past decade, earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, makes it a standout institution worthy of further study and emulation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2801 Calvert St. NW and 2501 1
       Washington, DC  20008


(202) 671-6130

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,055 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
36.2%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 12th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks better than 94.3% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), White (36.2%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is 12.7. 66 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is $25,055. 62 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oyster-Adams Bilingual School 12th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Oyster-Adams Bilingual School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Oyster-Adams Bilingual School 4th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Oyster-Adams Bilingual School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 91.31 11th 111 90.1%
2011 96.73 6th 111 94.6%
2012 94.83 9th 112 92.0%
2014 90.08 11th 109 89.9%
2015 94.84 9th 97 90.7%
2016 93.97 10th 99 89.9%
2017 93.63 9th 108 91.7%
2018 95.34 10th 120 91.7%
2019 92.30 12th 122 90.2%
2022 90.91 13th 97 86.6%
2023 96.49 6th 128 95.3%
2024 95.54 12th 126 90.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.29 2nd 25 92.0%
2019 50.30 9th 25 64.0%
2022 57.75 5th 21 76.2%
2023 86.93 1st 19 94.7%
2024 65.99 6th 18 66.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.24 6th 45 86.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.30 11th 110 90.0%
2019 89.07 13th 117 88.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.57 9th 113 92.0%
2019 91.53 10th 113 91.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.88 1st 29 96.6%
2019 72.59 2nd 30 93.3%
2022 78.54 2nd 18 88.9%
2023 82.87 2nd 22 90.9%
2024 88.97 3rd 30 90.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.15 9th 19 52.6%
2019 55.15 10th 21 52.4%
2022 47.89 12th 18 33.3%
2023 71.58 7th 25 72.0%
2024 43.50 20th 26 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.77 8th 56 85.7%
2011 92.47 7th 57 87.7%
2012 96.21 2nd 57 96.5%
2014 90.32 5th 57 91.2%
2015 95.11 4th 49 91.8%
2016 95.36 4th 48 91.7%
2017 94.14 4th 56 92.9%
2018 96.27 3rd 72 95.8%
2019 94.96 4th 75 94.7%
2022 96.57 4th 59 93.2%
2023 98.33 3rd 69 95.7%
2024 97.25 4th 70 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.88 2nd 53 96.2%
2019 95.62 3rd 52 94.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.55 6th 49 87.8%
2019 96.33 3rd 53 94.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 1st 14 92.9%
2019 85.29 3rd 15 80.0%
2022 79.62 2nd 14 85.7%
2023 83.93 3rd 14 78.6%
2024 77.98 3rd 17 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.52 1st 7 85.7%
2019 70.80 2nd 7 71.4%
2022 77.10 3rd 9 66.7%
2023 72.80 3rd 8 62.5%
2024 44.49 6th 10 40.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 73 39 9 181 1 n/a n/a 0 303
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 297 297
1990 88 45 8 160 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 85 51 8 165 1 n/a n/a 0 310
1992 83 44 6 169 2 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 83 39 13 186 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 87 38 16 159 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1995 83 35 11 164 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1996 83 35 11 164 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1997 80 48 10 163 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 75 46 9 176 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 73 41 8 178 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2000 79 55 8 182 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 79 58 7 181 3 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 122 58 12 202 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2003 122 58 12 202 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2004 120 51 13 217 1 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 126 51 14 218 1 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 141 44 16 228 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 147 44 16 220 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 166 60 17 289 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 182 72 19 345 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 202 79 20 350 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2011 188 66 19 374 2 1 12 0 662
2012 187 55 21 390 1 0 23 0 677
2013 166 55 15 403 0 0 29 0 668
2014 170 48 16 405 0 0 22 0 661
2015 182 42 14 395 0 0 17 0 650
2016 194 32 13 397 0 0 27 0 663
2017 204 37 14 394 1 0 24 0 674
2018 211 26 14 398 0 0 28 0 677
2019 235 27 16 391 0 0 37 0 706
2020 248 25 15 404 0 0 39 0 731
2021 241 28 16 400 0 0 52 0 737
2022 251 26 18 394 0 0 51 0 740
2023 278 25 21 389 0 0 54 0 767

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 27.0 11.2 32.7
1989 297 30.0 9.9 33.3
1990 301 23.0 13.0 26.6
1991 310 23.0 13.4 28.7
1992 304 15.0 20.2 25
1993 321 17.0 18.9 27.7
1994 300 15.0 20.0 41.3
1995 293 13.0 22.5 41
1996 293 13.0 22.5 41
1997 301 11.0 27.4 33.6
1998 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 301 29.0 10.4 n/a
2000 325 30.1 10.8 41.5
2001 328 28.0 11.7 45.1
2002 395 n/a n/a 10.6
2003 395 n/a n/a 10.6
2004 402 37.0 10.9 24.4
2005 410 32.0 12.8 32
2006 430 33.0 13.0 27.4
2007 428 42.0 10.2 19.9
2008 532 25.0 21.3 26.9
2009 618 58.0 10.7 30.6
2010 651 73.0 8.9 32.4
2011 662 68.0 9.7 45.5
2012 677 63.0 10.7 12.3
2013 668 56.0 11.9 11.2
2014 661 57.0 11.5 99.5
2015 650 61.0 10.6 99.5
2016 663 59.0 11.2 21.7
2017 674 71.0 9.4 n/a
2018 677 59.0 11.4 n/a
2019 706 61.0 11.5 n/a
2020 731 61.0 11.9 n/a
2021 737 63.3 11.6 n/a
2022 740 64.3 11.5 n/a
2023 767 60.0 12.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 27.0 11.2 32.7
1989 297 30.0 9.9 33.3
1990 301 23.0 13.0 26.6
1991 310 23.0 13.4 28.7
1992 304 15.0 20.2 25
1993 321 17.0 18.9 27.7
1994 300 15.0 20.0 41.3
1995 293 13.0 22.5 41
1996 293 13.0 22.5 41
1997 301 11.0 27.4 33.6
1998 307 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 301 29.0 10.4 n/a
2000 325 30.1 10.8 41.5
2001 328 28.0 11.7 45.1
2002 395 n/a n/a 10.6
2003 395 n/a n/a 10.6
2004 402 37.0 10.9 24.4
2005 410 32.0 12.8 32
2006 430 33.0 13.0 27.4
2007 428 42.0 10.2 19.9
2008 532 25.0 21.3 26.9
2009 618 58.0 10.7 30.6
2010 651 73.0 8.9 32.4
2011 662 68.0 9.7 45.5
2012 677 63.0 10.7 12.3
2013 668 56.0 11.9 11.2
2014 661 57.0 11.5 99.5
2015 650 61.0 10.6 99.5
2016 663 59.0 11.2 21.7
2017 674 71.0 9.4 n/a
2018 677 59.0 11.4 n/a
2019 706 61.0 11.5 n/a
2020 731 61.0 11.9 n/a
2021 737 63.3 11.6 n/a
2022 740 64.3 11.5 n/a
2023 767 60.0 12.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,797 (9.5%) $17,158 (90.5%) $18,955
2020 $1,836 (9.6%) $17,354 (90.4%) $19,190
2021 $2,403 (11.6%) $18,354 (88.4%) $20,757
2022 $3,915 (17.3%) $18,671 (82.7%) $22,586
2023 $3,668 (14.6%) $21,387 (85.4%) $25,055

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 6th of 128 Elementary schools
 5.1%
Ranks 4th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 3rd of 69 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)61.375
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)5660.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)7565.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)71.968.3
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)47.154.9
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.425.3
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.422.1
 10.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)74.370
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)4751.5
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)25.524.1
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)83.862.3
 21.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)38.936.3
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)54.553.2
 1.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)26.820.9
 5.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)88.171.2
 16.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)47.640.6
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)80.668.2
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)44.940.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%
8th Grade Algebra I (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)73.646.2
 27.5%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)55.730.7
 25%
   8th Grade Algebra I (District Of Columbia)53.128.9
 24.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Oyster-Adams Bilingual School)73.654.4
 19.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (District of Columbia Public Schools)58.520.8
 37.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)55.817.2
 38.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students706767
 8.6%
African American2725
 7.4%
American Indian00
Asian1621
 31.3%
Hispanic391389
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White235278
 18.3%
Two or More Races3754
 45.9%


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Students at Oyster-Adams Bilingual School are 51% Hispanic, 36% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes. Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks in the top 9.5% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Oyster-Adams Bilingual School.


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