Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights 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 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (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 - Congress Heights 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 - Congress Heights's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Empowering students for lifelong success.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights 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 - Congress Heights is 0.19, 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
#55 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
90%
63%
White
2%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 - Congress Heights's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is ranked #55 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
243 students attend Center City Pcs - Congress Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Congress Heights offer ?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights part of?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is part of Center City Public Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights located?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 45 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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