Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Brightwood ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
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Center City Pcs - Brightwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Center City Pcs - Brightwood's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Brightwood is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
60%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Center City Pcs - Brightwood's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood is ranked #47 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Brightwood?
261 students attend Center City Pcs - Brightwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Center City Pcs - Brightwood students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Brightwood?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Brightwood offer ?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Brightwood part of?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood is part of Center City Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Brightwood located?
Center City Pcs - Brightwood is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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