Monument Academy PCS

Monument Academy PCS is a public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving 123 students in grades 5-8, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $87,414 and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.8 students per teacher, Monument Academy PCS consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in the District of Columbia. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school received a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and had proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that were significantly lower than the District's averages. For example, only 8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the District's average of 35.2%. The school's performance also lags behind nearby public schools, such as Sousa Middle School and Kramer Middle School, as well as public charter schools like DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School and Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle, which are within a similar distance and demonstrate significantly higher academic performance and rankings.

The persistent low performance of Monument Academy PCS, despite the available resources, raises questions about the school's educational model, curriculum, and instructional practices. The District of Columbia Public Schools may need to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's underperformance and consider interventions or restructuring to improve student outcomes, especially for the school's predominantly African American student population and high percentage of at-risk students.