Summary:
Perry Street Preparatory PCS is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Washington, DC that is included in this data set. Despite spending a relatively high amount of $28,324 per student and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, the school has struggled academically, with test scores that fall well below the district averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
The school's racial makeup is predominantly African American at 86.03%, which is significantly higher than the overall demographics of Washington, DC. While the school's small class sizes may be a strength, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is a major concern. For example, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency is just 3.2% compared to the DC average of 28.2%, and 4th grade math proficiency is only 8.7% versus the district average of 28.5%. These low test scores have contributed to the school's consistently low rankings and star ratings from SchoolDigger, ranging from 1 to 2 out of 5 stars in recent years.
Despite the challenges faced by Perry Street Preparatory PCS, the school's high per-student spending and small class sizes suggest a potential focus on providing a more personalized and supportive learning environment. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's academic struggles and identify strategies for improvement to better serve the students and families in the Perry Street Preparatory PCS community.
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