Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Potomac Preparatory Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 28%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
16%
Black
(15-16)97%
68%
White
(15-16)n/a
11%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
50%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Potomac Preparatory PCS School District
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DC state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 28% DC state average).
How many students attend Potomac Preparatory Pcs?
427 students attend Potomac Preparatory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Potomac Preparatory Pcs students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potomac Preparatory Pcs?
Potomac Preparatory Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Potomac Preparatory Pcs offer ?
Potomac Preparatory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Potomac Preparatory Pcs part of?
Potomac Preparatory Pcs is part of Potomac Preparatory PCS School District.
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