Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS

Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS is the sole middle school in this analysis, serving students in grades 6-8 in Washington, DC. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas, well below the district averages. Despite high per-student spending, the school is ranked 62 out of 70 middle schools in the District of Columbia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's student population is overwhelmingly African American (97.41%), with very few students from other racial/ethnic backgrounds. This lack of diversity raises questions about the school's recruitment and enrollment practices, as well as the broader educational opportunities available to students of color in the district. The high poverty rates, as indicated by the likely high free/reduced lunch eligibility, suggest that the school community faces broader socioeconomic and systemic challenges that may require a multifaceted approach to address.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning, the data indicates that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to the school's academic underperformance. A comprehensive review and targeted interventions are needed to improve student outcomes and support the Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS community.