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District of Columbia Public Schools

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825 North Capitol Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
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PH: (202) 442-5885

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  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 56,766 students
  • 175 schools

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 DC-CAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Elementary School

Reading
 48% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 48% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 40% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2009.

Source: DCPS, 2008-2009

Secondary School

Reading
 45% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 45% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 32% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 46% in 2009.

Source: DCPS, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10.
  • The Elementary School results displayed on GreatSchools profiles are for grades 3 through 5 combined for each subject. Secondary School results are for grades 6 though 8 and 10 combined.
  • The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 Teachers

 
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic82%83%
Hispanic10%10%
White, not Hispanic6%5%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program56%53%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,739$16,124
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional52%54%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration12%9%
Other expenditures25%27%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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