Summary:
The Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS district in Washington, D.C. contains a single elementary school, Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade.
The school's academic performance is a significant concern, with standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics ranging from just 8.7% to 20% of students proficient or better, compared to district averages of 28.2% to 34.9% in ELA and 26.4% to 29.9% in Math. Despite this underperformance, the school spends a high $38,652 per student, well above the district average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is lower than typical, but its statewide ranking has declined from 87th out of 128 D.C. elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 116th out of 126 in 2023-2024, with a rating of 0 out of 5 stars.
The school's student population is predominantly African American at 94.3%, with smaller percentages of other racial groups. This demographic composition may be a factor in the school's academic challenges and warrants further investigation into the potential impact of socioeconomic and cultural factors on student outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School is facing significant struggles in effectively educating its students, and the district may need to implement substantial interventions or changes to improve student performance.
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