Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Washington, DC, with a student population of 314 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly African American (64.97%), followed by Hispanic (21.97%), White (7.32%), and other races.

Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $18,839 in 2019-2020 to $31,537 in 2022-2023, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia average on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district average across all grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from ranking 52 out of 111 DC elementary schools in 2010-2011 (3 stars) to ranking 102 out of 126 in 2023-2024 (1 star). The school's performance on subgroups, such as African American students and low socioeconomic status students, is also concerning, ranking 51 out of 63 and 39 out of 55 DC elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Burroughs Elementary School and Langdon Elementary School, Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS performs significantly worse on academic measures. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 12.5%, compared to 47% at Burroughs Elementary School and 22.2% at Langdon Elementary School. This trend of declining performance and poor outcomes, despite the high spending per student, suggests the need for significant improvements in the school's educational strategies and support systems to better serve its predominantly African American student population.


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Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1404 Jackson Street NE
       Washington, DC  20017


(202) 459-4710

District: Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,537 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.0%
Hispanic:
22.0%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65%), Hispanic (22%), White (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS is $31,537.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS 102nd of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS 47th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS 40th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 47.74 55th 111 50.5%
2011 45.24 52nd 111 53.2%
2012 35.74 72nd 112 35.7%
2014 34.78 69th 109 36.7%
2015 27.98 65th 97 33.0%
2016 29.24 68th 99 31.3%
2017 24.25 80th 108 25.9%
2018 34.98 72nd 120 40.0%
2019 39.06 66th 122 45.9%
2023 20.70 115th 128 10.2%
2024 24.50 102nd 126 19.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.09 39th 55 29.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.09 71st 110 35.5%
2019 25.79 91st 117 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.96 41st 90 54.4%
2019 35.05 63rd 91 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.86 69th 113 38.9%
2019 45.81 55th 113 51.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.15 53rd 100 47.0%
2019 49.48 48th 106 54.7%
2023 19.20 57th 60 5.0%
2024 26.43 51st 63 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 60.46 20th 56 64.3%
2011 29.85 41st 57 28.1%
2012 57.76 24th 57 57.9%
2014 62.46 22nd 57 61.4%
2017 25.01 45th 56 19.6%
2018 30.33 51st 72 29.2%
2019 38.18 46th 75 38.7%
2022 38.14 29th 59 50.8%
2023 19.26 62nd 69 10.1%
2024 36.70 47th 70 32.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.38 43rd 53 18.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.42 28th 46 39.1%
2019 43.59 27th 50 46.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.34 29th 49 40.8%
2019 37.68 32nd 53 39.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.31 43rd 55 21.8%
2019 34.81 39th 55 29.1%
2023 15.27 35th 36 2.8%
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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 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 90 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2006 0 147 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 1 133 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 0 184 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2009 1 219 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2010 0 259 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2011 0 276 0 7 0 0 0 0 283
2012 1 314 0 13 0 0 1 0 329
2013 5 345 0 16 0 0 0 0 366
2014 9 348 0 16 0 0 0 0 373
2015 15 341 0 25 0 0 0 0 381
2016 10 378 0 30 0 2 0 0 420
2017 8 354 3 38 0 0 0 0 403
2018 29 361 4 53 1 0 10 0 458
2019 24 312 6 56 4 0 11 0 413
2020 29 314 6 60 3 0 11 0 423
2021 29 272 3 54 3 0 11 0 372
2022 18 246 4 61 0 0 11 0 340
2023 23 204 4 69 0 0 14 0 314

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 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 92 n/a n/a 80.4
2006 151 n/a n/a 78.1
2007 140 19.0 7.4 n/a
2008 193 17.0 11.4 66.8
2009 233 26.5 8.8 84.1
2010 265 27.0 9.8 97
2011 283 18.0 15.7 98.9
2012 329 35.0 9.4 72.6
2013 366 33.0 11.0 87.7
2014 373 33.6 11.0 99.2
2015 381 37.0 10.2 100
2016 420 45.0 9.3 24
2017 403 n/a n/a n/a
2018 458 51.0 8.9 n/a
2019 413 51.2 8.0 n/a
2020 423 53.0 7.9 n/a
2021 372 48.7 7.6 n/a
2022 340 39.0 8.7 n/a
2023 314 32.0 9.8 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 92 n/a n/a 80.4
2006 151 n/a n/a 78.1
2007 140 19.0 7.4 n/a
2008 193 17.0 11.4 66.8
2009 233 26.5 8.8 84.1
2010 265 27.0 9.8 97
2011 283 18.0 15.7 98.9
2012 329 35.0 9.4 72.6
2013 366 33.0 11.0 87.7
2014 373 33.6 11.0 99.2
2015 381 37.0 10.2 100
2016 420 45.0 9.3 24
2017 403 n/a n/a n/a
2018 458 51.0 8.9 n/a
2019 413 51.2 8.0 n/a
2020 423 53.0 7.9 n/a
2021 372 48.7 7.6 n/a
2022 340 39.0 8.7 n/a
2023 314 32.0 9.8 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $1,576 (8.4%) $17,263 (91.6%) $18,839
2021 $2,715 (12.1%) $19,671 (87.9%) $22,386
2022 $5,523 (19.0%) $23,515 (81.0%) $29,037
2023 $5,961 (18.9%) $25,576 (81.1%) $31,537

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 128 Elementary schools
 35.7%
Ranks 46th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 62nd of 69 Middle schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)28.613.6
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)27.613
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)17.94.6
 13.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)17.24.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)30.810
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)30.810
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)28.613
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)28.612.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)23.111.1
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)23.110.5
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)17.36.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)17.36.3
 11.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)26.16.3
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)26.16.3
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)5.615.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)5.315.4
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)179.9
 7.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)22.226.9
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS)21.126.9
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.631.4
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students413314
 24%
African American312204
 34.6%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic5669
 23.2%
Pacific Islander00
White2423
 4.2%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%


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Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS ranks in the bottom 19.0% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS.

Students at Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS are 65% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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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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