KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS ranks 52 nd of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS is a public charter middle school located in Washington, DC, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 441 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS has seen a steady decline in its academic performance over the years, dropping from a high ranking of 8th out of 57 DC middle schools in 2011-2012 to 52nd out of 70 in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school consistently underperforms the District of Columbia average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 20%, compared to the district's 35.7%. The school's performance, as measured by the SchoolDigger rating, has also declined from 4 stars out of 5 to 1 star out of 5 over the same period.

Interestingly, KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS performs similarly to other nearby charter schools, such as KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS and Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning, which also serve predominantly African American student populations. These schools have comparable academic achievement levels and rankings. Additionally, the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $20,696 in 2020-2021 to $28,003 in 2021-2022, does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors driving student performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

2600 Douglass Road SE
Washington, DC 20020

(202) 678-5477

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,385

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 441

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.6%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS ranks worse than 74.3% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS has the largest middle school student body size in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District. Racial makeup is: African American (98.6%), Hispanic (0.7%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS is 11, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS employs 39.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS is $25,385, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS 52^nd of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

KIPP Dc Pcs:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Dc Pcs 38^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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Rank History for all students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	86.86	9^th	56	83.9%
2011	88.62	10^th	57	82.5%
2012	89.65	8^th	57	86.0%
2014	75.82	14^th	57	75.4%
2015	48.40	18^th	49	63.3%
2016	45.87	20^th	48	58.3%
2017	66.24	13^th	56	76.8%
2018	56.19	23^rd	72	68.1%
2019	62.04	24^th	75	68.0%
2022	35.05	36^th	59	39.0%
2023	38.46	40^th	69	42.0%
2024	31.02	52^nd	70	25.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.16	26^th	29	10.3%
2019	39.14	19^th	32	40.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.21	19^th	44	56.8%
2024	37.90	29^th	49	40.8%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	53.69	23^rd	53	56.6%
2019	54.40	22^nd	52	57.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	71.96	10^th	46	78.3%
2019	70.73	12^th	50	76.0%
2022	39.37	19^th	34	44.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.16	17^th	49	65.3%
2019	65.05	16^th	53	69.8%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.85	16^th	55	70.9%
2019	70.60	12^th	55	78.2%

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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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	0	239	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2009	0	335	0	0	n/a	n/a	335
2010	0	330	0	0	n/a	n/a	330
2011	0	331	0	0	0	0	331
2012	0	339	0	0	0	0	339
2013	1	315	8	0	0	6	330
2014	1	323	13	1	0	0	338
2015	0	316	3	0	0	2	321
2016	0	349	1	0	0	0	350
2017	0	372	1	0	0	0	373
2018	0	378	0	0	0	0	378
2019	0	391	0	0	0	0	391
2020	0	412	1	0	0	0	413
2021	0	420	1	0	0	1	422
2022	0	407	1	1	0	2	411
2023	0	435	3	0	0	3	441

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 KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	239	28.0	8.5	n/a
2009	335	n/a	n/a	74.6
2010	330	24.0	13.7	89.4
2011	331	24.0	13.7	88.2
2012	339	28.0	12.1	85.3
2013	330	26.0	12.6	84.5
2014	338	24.5	13.7	99.1
2015	321	27.0	11.8	99.1
2016	350	27.0	12.9	99.4
2017	373	43.3	8.6	n/a
2018	378	31.8	11.8	n/a
2019	391	30.4	12.8	n/a
2020	413	34.1	12.0	n/a
2021	422	34.0	12.3	n/a
2022	411	39.4	10.4	n/a
2023	441	39.8	11.0	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 KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	239	28.0	8.5	n/a
2009	335	n/a	n/a	74.6
2010	330	24.0	13.7	89.4
2011	331	24.0	13.7	88.2
2012	339	28.0	12.1	85.3
2013	330	26.0	12.6	84.5
2014	338	24.5	13.7	99.1
2015	321	27.0	11.8	99.1
2016	350	27.0	12.9	99.4
2017	373	43.3	8.6	n/a
2018	378	31.8	11.8	n/a
2019	391	30.4	12.8	n/a
2020	413	34.1	12.0	n/a
2021	422	34.0	12.3	n/a
2022	411	39.4	10.4	n/a
2023	441	39.8	11.0	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 KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,168 (11.3%)	$17,042 (88.7%)	$19,210
2020	$2,386 (10.7%)	$19,915 (89.3%)	$22,301
2021	$2,077 (10.0%)	$18,619 (90.0%)	$20,696
2022	$6,748 (24.1%)	$21,255 (75.9%)	$28,003
2023	$3,575 (14.1%)	$21,810 (85.9%)	$25,385

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 24^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 40^th of 69 Middle schools	26%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	39.9	18.1	21.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	33.6	15.6	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	36.2	7.8	28.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	30	11.7	18.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	33	7.3	25.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	20.3	10.3	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	24.7	12.6	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	31.6	10.6	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	28	20.8	7.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	26.3	14.3	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	38.7	29.2	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	47.6	26	21.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	31.7	16	15.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	30.5	12.7	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	17	11.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS)	36.6	23.2	13.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	37.5	28.1	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	39.6	38.7	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	441	12.8%
African American	391	435	11.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	3

Schools Near KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-5477	441	40	11.0		0 (0.0%)	435 (98.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31	52^nd of 70 public middle schools	25.7%		38.5	40^th of 69 public middle schools	42.0%	12		14.4	9.4	22.4	20.0		13.5	6.1	16.5	16.5			$25,385	$3,575	$21,810
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	2330 Pomeroy Rd SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 519-3955	200	18	11.1		0 (0.0%)	197 (98.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	73.3	15^th of 70 public middle schools	78.6%					(n/a)	25.4	20.8	38.5	44.0		23.9	19.4	38.5	20.0				$34,148	$4,982	$29,166
Johnson Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Bruce Pl. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3140	298	28	10.6		0 (0.0%)	297 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	67^th of 70 public middle schools	4.3%		12.1	68^th of 69 public middle schools	1.4%	1			6.7	14.4	16.8			1.5	1.3		7.2	7.2	$30,052	$4,438	$25,613
Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	645 Milwaukee Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1980	329	25	13.1		0 (0.0%)	325 (98.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.7	32^nd of 70 public middle schools	54.3%		49.9	28^th of 69 public middle schools	59.4%	4	33.9	35.0	37.7	26.5	40.4	21.7	8.3	10.1	10.3	9.1			$24,251	$5,375	$18,876
KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	321	27	11.8		0 (0.0%)	319 (99.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	51^st of 70 public middle schools	27.1%		39.9	38^th of 69 public middle schools	44.9%	13		11.8	15.5	25.0	21.1		15.8	8.3	10.7	25.0			$24,693	$3,420	$21,273
Kramer Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Q St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3150	203	26	7.8		0 (0.0%)	191 (94.1%)	11 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.9	70^th of 70 public middle schools	0.0%		11.2	69^th of 69 public middle schools	0.0%	1			5.0	12.5	9.1				2.0	1.9			$40,913	$5,031	$35,883
Hart Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6426	386	33	11.6		0 (0.0%)	379 (98.2%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	17.3	65^th of 70 public middle schools	7.1%		17.4	66^th of 69 public middle schools	4.3%	1			4.3	16.8	18.7			1.7	5.1	1.2		11.5	$31,448	$4,241	$27,207
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning	Public, Charter	6-8	908 Wahler Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Digital Pioneers Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 670-7862	310	19	16.3		0 (0.0%)	303 (97.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	38	42^nd of 70 public middle schools	40.0%		32	52^nd of 69 public middle schools	24.6%	10			22.0	16.9	22.3			18.2	11.4	16.7			$20,979	$3,989	$16,989
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	1345 Potomac Avenue SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-5800	311	30	10.4		2 (0.6%)	299 (96.1%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	61.5	18^th of 70 public middle schools	74.3%		48.3	29^th of 69 public middle schools	58.0%	11	23.6	29.4	25.4	56.4	41.9	16.4	21.6	4.4	18.2	12.8			$24,966	$5,552	$19,415
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS	Public, Charter	4-8	4600 Livingston Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 830-2810	270	24	11.2		0 (0.0%)	263 (97.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	21.4	62^nd of 70 public middle schools	11.4%		32.4	49^th of 69 public middle schools	29.0%	13	19.6	14.1	8.0	15.5	21.6	4.4	9.3	8.3	3.6	5.4			$31,813	$4,570	$27,243

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

What is the racial makeup of KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS?

Students at KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS are 99% African American.

How many students attend KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS.

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KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS ranks 52^nd of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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