Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Perry Street Preparatory PCS is an elementary and middle school located in Washington, DC, serving 451 students in grades PK-8, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $28,324 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, Perry Street Preparatory PCS has consistently struggled with low academic achievement. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly below the District of Columbia average, with only 3.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district average of 28.2%. The school ranks in the bottom half of DC elementary schools and has been rated 1-2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger in recent years. Interestingly, the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than the overall student population, while the female and male students perform significantly worse than their peers across the district.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS, Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland, and Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS, Perry Street Preparatory PCS appears to be underperforming, suggesting a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational model, instructional practices, and resource allocation to address the root causes of the academic struggles and drive meaningful progress.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1800 Perry Street NE
       Washington, DC  20018


(202) 529-4400

District: Perry Street Preparatory PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,324 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.6%
Hispanic:
11.9%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.2% Help


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Compare Details Perry Street Preparatory PCS ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Perry Street Preparatory PCS ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.6%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Street Preparatory PCS is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Street Preparatory PCS is $28,324.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry Street Preparatory PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Street Preparatory PCS 68th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Perry Street Preparatory PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Perry Street Preparatory PCS 27th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Perry Street Preparatory PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Perry Street Preparatory PCS 20th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 37.85 67th 111 39.6%
2011 28.69 86th 111 22.5%
2012 40.44 63rd 112 43.8%
2014 34.85 68th 109 37.6%
2015 20.67 82nd 97 15.5%
2016 39.46 51st 99 48.5%
2017 19.04 97th 108 10.2%
2018 24.76 93rd 120 22.5%
2019 33.69 75th 122 38.5%
2022 25.60 72nd 97 25.8%
2023 34.12 73rd 128 43.0%
2024 36.61 68th 126 46.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.93 23rd 53 56.6%
2024 46.66 25th 55 54.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.96 1st 1 0.0%
2024 65.27 2nd 3 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.65 95th 110 13.6%
2019 29.53 86th 117 26.5%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.87 75th 90 16.7%
2019 32.74 68th 91 25.3%
2022 43.91 13th 27 51.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.74 80th 113 29.2%
2019 35.37 70th 113 38.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.37 75th 100 25.0%
2019 34.25 71st 106 33.0%
2022 29.05 27th 35 22.9%
2023 37.10 39th 60 35.0%
2024 29.81 48th 63 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 30.28 40th 56 28.6%
2011 37.88 34th 57 40.4%
2012 41.40 33rd 57 42.1%
2014 43.59 34th 57 40.4%
2015 24.52 42nd 49 14.3%
2018 35.58 46th 72 36.1%
2019 45.88 35th 75 53.3%
2022 29.21 46th 59 22.0%
2023 55.20 24th 69 65.2%
2024 49.43 27th 70 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.58 3rd 44 93.2%
2024 81.29 3rd 49 93.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.22 29th 34 14.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.14 23rd 53 56.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 35th 55 36.4%
2019 49.38 27th 55 50.9%
2024 44.15 20th 42 52.4%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 2 237 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 1 542 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2003 1 542 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2004 1 687 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2005 1 732 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2006 1 803 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2008 0 775 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 1 700 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2010 0 724 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2011 0 728 0 20 0 0 1 0 749
2012 0 920 5 21 0 0 0 0 946
2013 0 919 12 13 2 0 4 0 950
2014 0 798 1 13 3 0 0 0 815
2015 0 598 2 14 2 1 2 0 619
2016 8 313 0 0 0 1 1 0 323
2017 8 284 0 7 2 0 5 0 306
2018 4 319 1 21 1 0 5 0 351
2019 6 318 1 26 3 1 12 0 367
2020 4 350 1 32 4 0 11 0 402
2021 6 377 1 49 3 0 10 0 446
2022 2 385 1 50 3 1 5 0 447
2023 4 388 1 49 3 1 4 1 451
2024 4 385 3 54 3 1 4 1 455

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 239 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 547 n/a n/a 68
2003 547 n/a n/a 68
2004 699 55.0 12.7 n/a
2005 737 53.0 13.9 99.6
2006 813 69.0 11.8 n/a
2007 0 86.0 0.0 n/a
2008 792 74.0 10.7 70.8
2009 719 74.5 9.7 69.4
2010 741 66.0 11.2 71.8
2011 749 60.0 12.4 77.8
2012 946 62.0 15.2 71.8
2013 950 67.0 14.1 77.2
2014 815 65.5 12.4 99.6
2015 619 75.0 8.2 78.5
2016 323 19.0 17.0 67.2
2017 306 6.0 51.0 n/a
2018 351 31.0 11.3 n/a
2019 367 31.5 11.6 n/a
2020 402 36.0 11.1 n/a
2021 446 40.0 11.1 n/a
2022 447 54.9 8.1 n/a
2023 451 46.6 9.6 n/a
2024 455 44.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 239 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 547 n/a n/a 68
2003 547 n/a n/a 68
2004 699 55.0 12.7 n/a
2005 737 53.0 13.9 99.6
2006 813 69.0 11.8 n/a
2007 0 86.0 0.0 n/a
2008 792 74.0 10.7 70.8
2009 719 74.5 9.7 69.4
2010 741 66.0 11.2 71.8
2011 749 60.0 12.4 77.8
2012 946 62.0 15.2 71.8
2013 950 67.0 14.1 77.2
2014 815 65.5 12.4 99.6
2015 619 75.0 8.2 78.5
2016 323 19.0 17.0 67.2
2017 306 6.0 51.0 n/a
2018 351 31.0 11.3 n/a
2019 367 31.5 11.6 n/a
2020 402 36.0 11.1 n/a
2021 446 40.0 11.1 n/a
2022 447 54.9 8.1 n/a
2023 451 46.6 9.6 n/a
2024 455 44.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,020 (8.4%) $21,952 (91.6%) $23,972
2021 $2,663 (11.4%) $20,755 (88.6%) $23,418
2022 $7,366 (24.9%) $22,270 (75.1%) $29,636
2023 $4,641 (16.4%) $23,683 (83.6%) $28,324

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Street Preparatory PCS

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 73rd of 128 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 35th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 24th of 69 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)33.312
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)33.312
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)33.316
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)33.316
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)11.514.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)11.514.3
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.522.7
 15.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)15.412.1
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)15.412.1
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)4.311.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)4.311.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)26.120
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)26.120
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)9.35.3
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)9.35.3
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.316.4
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)32.632.6
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)32.632.6
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)12.58.5
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)10.58.5
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)43.846.8
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)36.846.8
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)37.532.1
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Street Preparatory PCS)33.332.1
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367451
 22.9%
African American318388
 22%
American Indian33
Asian11
Hispanic2649
 88.5%
Pacific Islander11
White64
 33.3%
Two or More Races124
 66.7%


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Perry Street Preparatory PCS ranks 68th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Perry Street Preparatory PCS are 85% African American, 12% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 455 students attended Perry Street Preparatory PCS.


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