Is Paul PCS - Middle School a good school?

Paul PCS - Middle School ranks 28 th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paul PCS - Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Paul PCS - Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Paul PCS - Middle School?

Students at Paul PCS - Middle School are 52% Hispanic, 47% African American.

Paul PCS - Middle School

Summary:

Paul PCS - Middle School is a public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 275 students in grades 5-8. This diverse school is part of the Paul PCS district, which is ranked 14 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paul PCS - Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking 14 out of 69 DC middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has improved over the years, with a ranking of 10 out of 59 DC middle schools in 2021-2022. Compared to nearby schools like Deal Middle School and Washington Latin PCS - Middle School, Paul PCS - Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 46.55% African American and 52% Hispanic students. The school has also performed well across various student subgroups, ranking highly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students.

Another key factor that sets Paul PCS - Middle School apart is its relatively high spending per student, at $31,963 in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby Deal Middle School, which spent $22,371 per student. This investment in the school's resources may contribute to its strong academic performance and ability to support diverse student needs. Overall, Paul PCS - Middle School is a model of success for public charter schools in Washington, DC, with a focus on equity and academic excellence.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

5800 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 291-7499

District: Paul PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,963

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.0%

African American:

46.5%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Compare Details Paul PCS - Middle School ranks better than 60% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52%), African American (46.5%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul PCS - Middle School is 8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul PCS - Middle School is $31,963.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul PCS - Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul PCS - Middle School 28^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Paul PCS - Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Paul PCS 14^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	76.82	14^th	56	75.0%
2011	79.46	14^th	57	75.4%
2012	73.90	16^th	57	71.9%
2015	52.63	16^th	49	67.3%
2016	43.68	23^rd	48	52.1%
2017	40.96	29^th	56	48.2%
2018	39.37	39^th	72	45.8%
2019	38.35	45^th	75	40.0%
2022	68.60	10^th	59	83.1%
2023	66.18	14^th	69	79.7%
2024	48.12	28^th	70	60.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2019	47.83	4^th	8	50.0%
2022	72.04	2^nd	6	66.7%
2023	66.86	3^rd	7	57.1%
2024	71.50	2^nd	6	66.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	35.84	18^th	29	37.9%
2019	32.68	25^th	32	21.9%
2023	78.24	2^nd	13	84.6%
2024	51.13	7^th	14	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.73	8^th	44	81.8%
2024	47.35	23^rd	49	53.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	32.60	37^th	53	30.2%
2019	28.62	40^th	52	23.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	47.98	23^rd	46	50.0%
2019	45.35	25^th	50	50.0%
2022	76.83	2^nd	34	94.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.03	24^th	49	51.0%
2019	47.42	24^th	53	54.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	36.83	37^th	55	32.7%
2019	40.60	34^th	55	38.2%
2022	60.06	11^th	27	59.3%
2023	62.47	12^th	36	66.7%
2024	48.27	17^th	42	59.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	47.15	8^th	14	42.9%
2019	35.55	12^th	15	20.0%
2022	52.76	7^th	14	50.0%
2023	55.28	6^th	14	57.1%
2024	37.99	12^th	17	29.4%

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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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Paul PCS - Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	1	435	3	147	0	n/a	n/a	586
2003	1	435	3	147	0	n/a	n/a	586
2004	1	425	3	132	0	n/a	n/a	561
2005	2	431	0	141	0	n/a	n/a	574
2006	1	438	1	138	0	n/a	n/a	578
2007	1	473	1	141	0	n/a	n/a	616
2008	1	480	2	119	0	n/a	n/a	602
2009	0	457	0	116	0	n/a	n/a	573
2010	0	536	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	667
2011	0	455	1	102	0	0	1	559
2012	1	520	5	75	1	0	0	602
2013	2	516	0	37	1	0	0	556
2014	1	359	3	53	0	0	0	416
2015	0	331	1	0	44	0	0	376
2016	0	187	0	36	9	0	0	232
2017	0	199	0	42	0	1	0	242
2018	0	161	0	67	0	0	0	228
2019	0	158	1	101	0	1	1	262
2020	0	180	2	135	0	1	2	320
2021	1	177	3	149	0	0	3	333
2022	1	157	4	143	0	0	4	309
2023	1	128	2	143	0	0	1	275

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

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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 Paul PCS - Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	586	n/a	n/a	58
2003	586	n/a	n/a	58
2004	561	42.0	13.4	n/a
2005	574	44.0	13.0	57.3
2006	578	44.0	13.1	n/a
2007	616	56.0	11.0	50.5
2008	602	58.0	10.4	62.5
2009	573	55.5	10.3	71
2010	667	62.0	10.7	70.6
2011	559	46.0	12.1	56.4
2012	602	44.0	13.6	67.4
2013	556	42.0	13.2	80.6
2014	416	33.9	12.2	99.3
2015	376	36.0	10.4	42.6
2016	232	15.0	15.4	99.1
2017	242	33.0	7.3	n/a
2018	228	19.5	11.6	n/a
2019	262	22.5	11.6	n/a
2020	320	28.5	11.2	n/a
2021	333	32.0	10.4	n/a
2022	309	30.0	10.3	n/a
2023	275	34.0	8.0	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 Paul PCS - Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	586	n/a	n/a	58
2003	586	n/a	n/a	58
2004	561	42.0	13.4	n/a
2005	574	44.0	13.0	57.3
2006	578	44.0	13.1	n/a
2007	616	56.0	11.0	50.5
2008	602	58.0	10.4	62.5
2009	573	55.5	10.3	71
2010	667	62.0	10.7	70.6
2011	559	46.0	12.1	56.4
2012	602	44.0	13.6	67.4
2013	556	42.0	13.2	80.6
2014	416	33.9	12.2	99.3
2015	376	36.0	10.4	42.6
2016	232	15.0	15.4	99.1
2017	242	33.0	7.3	n/a
2018	228	19.5	11.6	n/a
2019	262	22.5	11.6	n/a
2020	320	28.5	11.2	n/a
2021	333	32.0	10.4	n/a
2022	309	30.0	10.3	n/a
2023	275	34.0	8.0	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 Paul PCS - Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,055 (4.4%)	$22,890 (95.6%)	$23,945
2020	$892 (4.6%)	$18,445 (95.4%)	$19,337
2021	$3,389 (14.0%)	$20,811 (86.0%)	$24,200
2022	$4,817 (18.0%)	$21,994 (82.0%)	$26,811
2023	$4,952 (15.5%)	$27,010 (84.5%)	$31,963

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul PCS - Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 14^th of 69 Middle schools	39.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul PCS - Middle School)	10.7	8.9	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul PCS)	10.7	8.9	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS - Middle School)	34	32.5	1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS)	34	32.1	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paul PCS - Middle School)	10.5	10.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paul PCS)	10.5	10.4	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS - Middle School)	28	49.4	21.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS)	28	49.4	21.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS - Middle School)	32	49.1	17.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul PCS)	32	48.6	16.6%
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	262	275	5%
African American	158	128	19%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	101	143	41.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	0	1
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Paul PCS - Middle School

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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)		DC CAPE Geometry (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	DC CAPE Geometry 8th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paul PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5800 8th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Paul PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 291-7499	275	34	8.0		1 (0.4%)	128 (46.5%)	143 (52.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	48.1	28^th of 70 public middle schools	60.0%		66.2	14^th of 69 public middle schools	79.7%	14		26.7	34.0	34.1	40.0			7.6	12.9	4.5		35.0			$31,963	$4,952	$27,010
Ida B. Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Sheridan St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-0693	539	47	11.4		8 (1.5%)	260 (48.2%)	261 (48.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	43	35^th of 70 public middle schools	50.0%		43.8	34^th of 69 public middle schools	50.7%	1			38.3	31.3	26.4			13.8	12.4		13.2	13.2			$25,628	$4,359	$21,269
Capital City PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	332	44	7.5		16 (4.8%)	95 (28.6%)	194 (58.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	36.7	46^th of 70 public middle schools	34.3%		33.6	45^th of 69 public middle schools	34.8%	1		10.5	27.9	26.2	15.2		5.3	15.5	12.2		10.5	10.5			$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Washington Latin PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5200 2nd Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 223-1111	383	29	13.1		199 (52.0%)	91 (23.8%)	49 (12.8%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	97.8	3^rd of 70 public middle schools	95.7%		91.1	6^th of 69 public middle schools	91.3%	3		64.9	72.4	74.0	81.3		51.5	58.2	50.5			48.5	89.7	89.7	$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	6130 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	182	14	13.3		0 (0.0%)	171 (94.0%)	9 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.2	20^th of 70 public middle schools	71.4%		50.4	26^th of 69 public middle schools	62.3%	6	31.0	51.3	32.1	38.7	58.8	24.1	20.5	14.3	16.1	17.6					$28,186	$6,173	$22,013
MacFarland Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 Iowa Ave. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6033	528	55	9.6		6 (1.1%)	187 (35.4%)	327 (61.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42.4	36^th of 70 public middle schools	48.6%		38	41^st of 69 public middle schools	40.6%	5			28.5	28.3	19.3			14.0	22.6	1.0	56.9	56.9			$29,115	$3,647	$25,468
Social Justice PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	5450 3rd Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Social Justice PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 968-5380	152	19	8.2		1 (0.7%)	137 (90.1%)	14 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	41^st of 70 public middle schools	41.4%		46.5	32^nd of 69 public middle schools	53.6%	9			11.5	36.7	20.8			8.0	20.0	4.2					$26,745	$3,537	$23,208
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3600 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	365	37	9.8		8 (2.2%)	105 (28.8%)	249 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.7	48^th of 70 public middle schools	31.4%		38.9	39^th of 69 public middle schools	43.5%	9		23.1	21.7	17.9	21.8		17.3	18.1	17.0	1.4					$29,983	$3,822	$26,161
Brookland Middle School	Public	6-8	1150 Michigan Ave NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 759-1999	357	31	11.5		1 (0.3%)	289 (81.0%)	65 (18.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.2	56^th of 70 public middle schools	20.0%		32.6	48^th of 69 public middle schools	30.4%	8			16.5	20.2	23.0			5.4	11.6		14.2	14.2			$27,562	$3,801	$23,760
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	405 Howard Road Place NW	Washington	20059	District Of Columbia	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 806-7725	284	29	9.9		0 (0.0%)	266 (93.7%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	41.9	37^th of 70 public middle schools	47.1%		32.7	47^th of 69 public middle schools	31.9%	10			19.2	24.7	39.5			4.1	4.6	12.0					$32,029	$6,258	$25,771

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