The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Summary:

The Sojourner Truth School PCS is a high-performing public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving 212 students in grades 6-10 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the District of Columbia average in academic achievement, ranking 10th out of 70 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Sojourner Truth School PCS stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, 58.1% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 35.2%. The school also has a track record of supporting its subgroups, ranking 8th out of 36 DC middle schools for its African American student performance, 4th out of 13 for its special education students, and 7th out of 44 for its low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.6 to 9.1 over the past three school years, and spends a significant amount per student, ranging from $21,110 to $26,804 over the same period.

When compared to nearby schools, The Sojourner Truth School PCS stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 58.1% was significantly higher than the 11.5% rate at Social Justice PCS and the 17% rate at KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as its mathematics proficiency rates and its 9th-grade Algebra I proficiency rate.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

 1800 Perry Street NE
       Washington, DC  20018


(202) 747-0904

District: The Sojourner Truth School PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,843 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.7%
Hispanic:
18.4%
White:
11.3%
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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Sojourner Truth School PCS ranks better than 85.7% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.7%), Hispanic (18.4%), White (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Sojourner Truth School PCS is 8.3. (See more...)
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Compare The Sojourner Truth School PCS employs 25.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Sojourner Truth School PCS is $25,843.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Sojourner Truth School PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks The Sojourner Truth School PCS 10th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See The Sojourner Truth School PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Sojourner Truth School PCS 4th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Sojourner Truth School PCS

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Rank History for all students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.34 12th 59 79.7%
2023 80.97 8th 69 88.4%
2024 79.92 10th 70 85.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.67 4th 13 69.2%
2024 66.97 5th 14 64.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.06 7th 44 84.1%
2024 62.23 14th 49 71.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 69.96 5th 34 85.3%
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Rank History for African American students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.33 21st 27 22.2%
2023 68.61 8th 36 77.8%
2024 44.96 19th 42 54.8%
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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 The Sojourner Truth School PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 8 63 1 17 0 0 2 0 91
2022 17 97 1 27 0 0 15 0 157
2023 24 133 1 39 0 0 13 2 212

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 The Sojourner Truth School PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2022 157 20.5 7.6 n/a
2023 212 25.5 8.3 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 The Sojourner Truth School PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 91 10.0 9.1 n/a
2022 157 20.5 7.6 n/a
2023 212 25.5 8.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Sojourner Truth School PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $4,712 (22.3%) $16,398 (77.7%) $21,110
2022 $4,893 (18.3%) $21,911 (81.7%) $26,804
2023 $2,461 (9.5%) $23,382 (90.5%) $25,843

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education


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The Sojourner Truth School PCS ranks 10th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended The Sojourner Truth School PCS.

Students at The Sojourner Truth School PCS are 63% African American, 18% Hispanic, 11% White, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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