Summary:
Zip code 20037 is home to just one elementary-level school, John Francis Education Campus, a PK–8 school in the District of Columbia Public Schools system serving 583 students in the heart of Washington, DC. This campus serves as the sole elementary option in the area, so all attention falls on its performance. The school has earned a 4-star rating in each of the past three school years, ranking between the 74th and 81st percentile among DC schools. It also outperforms both district and state averages in overall English Language Arts and mathematics, with a strong student-teacher ratio of 10.2 and per-student spending of $24,936.
Looking at the most recent testing year, John Francis Education Campus posted 45.4% proficiency in ELA and 38.2% in math, beating the district's 44.1% and 33.3% and the state's 39.6% and 28.2%, respectively. However, grade-level results are uneven. In ELA, 5th and 8th graders shine at 54.0% and 52.9% proficiency, while 4th graders lag badly at 32.5% — far below the district's 45.9% for that grade. In math, 3rd graders are a standout at 55.0% proficiency, but middle school grades dip to 31.0% in 7th grade before rebounding strongly in 8th grade to 39.7%, well above the district's 26.4%.
Year-over-year trends show ELA proficiency slipped from 49.3% to 45.4%, while math improved from 35.7% to 38.2%. Science is a clear concern, with proficiency at just 15.79%, below the district's 16.81% though above the state's 13.4%. The school's PK–8 structure means these results cover both elementary and middle school grades, making it a broad-based campus. While socioeconomic data is missing, the school's solid resources and consistent 4-star ratings make it a reliable, above-average choice for families in the area, with clear opportunities to strengthen 4th grade ELA, middle-grade math, and science.
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