Two Rivers PCS

The Two Rivers PCS district in Washington, D.C. operates three schools: two elementary schools (Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street and Two Rivers PCS - Young Elementary School) and one middle school (Two Rivers PCS - Young Middle School). These schools have shown varying levels of performance, with Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the district.

Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 23rd out of 97 schools in 2021-2022 and 39th out of 128 schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the DC CAPE and PARCC, is generally above the district average, particularly in 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Two Rivers PCS - Young Middle School has also performed well, ranking 16th out of 69 middle schools in the District of Columbia in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, the data reveals a concerning trend of declining proficiency rates in Mathematics as students progress through the grades, both at the individual school level and across the Two Rivers PCS network. Additionally, the schools have varying racial compositions, with Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street having a more diverse student population compared to the other two schools, which have higher percentages of African American students. Understanding the factors contributing to these differences and their implications for student experiences and outcomes could provide valuable insights for the district.