The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Summary:

The SEED PCS of Washington DC is a public charter high school serving 248 students in grades 9-12 in Washington, DC. The school has a predominantly African American student population and has struggled academically, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the district and state averages.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($57,694 in 2021-2022) than nearby schools, The SEED PCS of Washington DC has consistently ranked in the bottom half of DC high schools, receiving a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has also struggled to support certain student subgroups, such as female students and African American students, who have ranked in the bottom half of DC high schools in recent years. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to improve outcomes without addressing other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture.

The SEED PCS of Washington DC is surrounded by other high-need schools serving predominantly African American and low-income student populations, such as Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, Maya Angelou PCS - Academy at DC Jail, and H.D. Woodson High School. These schools also struggle academically, with low proficiency rates and rankings, highlighting the broader challenges facing high-need schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools district.


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Public, Charter 9-12

 4300 C Street SE
       Washington, DC  20019


(202) 248-7773

District: Seed Pcs

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $65,302 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.4%
Hispanic:
2.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The SEED PCS of Washington DC is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details The SEED PCS of Washington DC is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The SEED PCS of Washington DC is 8.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The SEED PCS of Washington DC is $65,302.
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Rank History for The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 66.83 16th 56 71.4%
2011 82.29 12th 57 78.9%
2012 80.21 12th 57 78.9%
2014 42.08 36th 57 36.8%
2015 38.93 26th 49 46.9%
2016 23.36 38th 48 20.8%
2017 24.42 46th 56 17.9%
2018 23.09 59th 72 18.1%
2019 26.45 58th 75 22.7%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Rank History for all high school students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.23 10th 30 66.7%
2011 70.40 9th 31 71.0%
2012 83.49 6th 31 80.6%
2014 86.52 6th 35 82.9%
2017 28.59 24th 34 29.4%
2018 29.04 21st 34 38.2%
2019 29.97 22nd 34 35.3%
2022 25.28 25th 30 16.7%
2023 26.01 25th 34 26.5%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.92 15th 25 40.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.36 26th 30 13.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.86 25th 32 21.9%
2019 25.14 27th 31 12.9%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.30 24th 33 27.3%
2019 41.21 16th 31 48.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.45 23rd 33 30.3%
2019 35.90 20th 32 37.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.24 26th 34 23.5%
2019 33.55 22nd 33 33.3%
2023 25.44 22nd 27 18.5%
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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.

The SEED PCS of Washington DC Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 0 70 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 71
2002 0 227 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2003 0 227 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2004 0 304 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 0 318 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2006 0 323 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2007 0 323 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 0 375 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2010 1 334 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 0 340 0 1 0 0 0 0 341
2012 0 341 0 3 0 0 0 0 344
2013 0 338 0 3 0 0 0 0 341
2014 0 340 0 2 0 0 0 0 342
2015 0 334 0 1 1 0 0 0 336
2016 0 351 0 1 0 0 0 0 352
2017 0 358 0 2 0 1 0 0 361
2018 1 358 0 3 0 1 0 0 363
2019 1 278 0 3 0 1 1 0 284
2020 0 230 0 5 0 1 1 0 237
2021 0 215 0 5 0 1 0 0 221
2022 0 233 0 6 0 1 0 0 240
2023 0 239 0 7 1 1 0 0 248

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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 71 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 230 n/a n/a 78.3
2003 230 n/a n/a 78.3
2004 308 32.0 9.6 n/a
2005 321 n/a n/a 77.9
2006 326 30.0 10.9 n/a
2007 327 37.0 8.8 73.1
2008 0 34.0 0.0 n/a
2009 378 39.0 9.7 54
2010 337 46.0 7.3 77.4
2011 341 87.0 3.9 55.1
2012 344 60.0 5.7 67.7
2013 341 58.0 5.8 75.4
2014 342 45.0 7.6 99.1
2015 336 43.0 7.8 75
2016 352 39.0 9.0 64.8
2017 361 n/a n/a n/a
2018 363 41.0 8.8 n/a
2019 284 37.0 7.6 n/a
2020 237 28.0 8.4 n/a
2021 221 25.0 8.8 n/a
2022 240 27.0 8.8 n/a
2023 248 29.0 8.5 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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 71 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 230 n/a n/a 78.3
2003 230 n/a n/a 78.3
2004 308 32.0 9.6 n/a
2005 321 n/a n/a 77.9
2006 326 30.0 10.9 n/a
2007 327 37.0 8.8 73.1
2008 0 34.0 0.0 n/a
2009 378 39.0 9.7 54
2010 337 46.0 7.3 77.4
2011 341 87.0 3.9 55.1
2012 344 60.0 5.7 67.7
2013 341 58.0 5.8 75.4
2014 342 45.0 7.6 99.1
2015 336 43.0 7.8 75
2016 352 39.0 9.0 64.8
2017 361 n/a n/a n/a
2018 363 41.0 8.8 n/a
2019 284 37.0 7.6 n/a
2020 237 28.0 8.4 n/a
2021 221 25.0 8.8 n/a
2022 240 27.0 8.8 n/a
2023 248 29.0 8.5 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 The SEED PCS of Washington DC

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $00 (0.0%) $49,334 (100.0%) $49,334
2021 $3,299 (6.4%) $48,056 (93.6%) $51,355
2022 $4,746 (8.2%) $52,949 (91.8%) $57,694
2023 $6,557 (10.0%) $58,746 (90.0%) $65,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The SEED PCS of Washington DC

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 34 High schoolsRanks 25th of 34 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade Geometry (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)8.11.5
 6.6%
   10th Grade Geometry (Seed Pcs)7.91.5
 6.4%
   10th Grade Geometry (District Of Columbia)12.26.7
 5.5%
End of Course English II (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)2.412.5
 10.1%
   End of Course English II (Seed Pcs)2.412.5
 10.1%
   End of Course English II (District Of Columbia)33.733.8
 0.1%
End of Course Geometry (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)71.5
 5.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Seed Pcs)6.81.5
 5.3%
   End of Course Geometry (District Of Columbia)17.212.8
 4.4%
End of Course Algebra I (The SEED PCS of Washington DC)7.13.5
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Seed Pcs)7.13.5
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (District Of Columbia)55.817.2
 38.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students284248
 12.7%
African American278239
 14%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander11
White10
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%


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Students at The SEED PCS of Washington DC are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended The SEED PCS of Washington DC.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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