Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Summary:

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is a public charter elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 262 students in grades PK-6 with a diverse student population. While the school has a relatively high spending per student, it faces challenges in academic performance, particularly for its African American students, and has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby high-performing schools.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS has lower proficiency rates in PARCC Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the District of Columbia average, with only 17.39% of 3rd graders proficient in Mathematics, far below the DC average of 30.64%. The school's performance is especially low for its African American students, ranking 34 out of 60 DC elementary schools for this subgroup. In contrast, nearby schools like Washington Yu Ying PCS and Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 40-80% range.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 21.8, compared to the nearby schools which range from 8.4 to 22.3. Additionally, the school's spending per student is relatively high at $22,646, while the nearby schools range from $21,238 to $32,920 per student. These factors, combined with the school's declining academic performance over the past few years, suggest that Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS may need to re-evaluate its strategies and resources to better support its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

1240 Randolph Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

(202) 723-1467

District: Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,306

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 215

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.9%

Hispanic:

14.9%

White:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.9%), Hispanic (14.9%), White (7.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is $20,306.

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Rank History for Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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Rank History for all students at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.20	48^th	97	50.5%
2023	41.65	62^nd	128	51.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.25	19^th	35	45.7%
2023	40.81	34^th	60	43.3%

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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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2012	4	35	1	9	0	0	4	0	53
2013	8	40	0	7	0	0	0	0	55
2014	31	35	3	8	0	0	10	0	87
2015	34	46	1	14	1	1	21	0	118
2016	34	82	4	22	0	1	17	0	160
2017	57	98	7	25	0	1	15	0	203
2018	79	121	8	32	1	0	33	0	274
2019	62	145	6	37	0	3	32	0	285
2020	51	182	13	34	1	2	12	0	295
2021	60	173	16	38	0	0	1	0	288
2022	28	165	12	38	1	0	0	1	245
2023	27	192	8	30	4	0	0	1	262
2024	17	161	3	32	1	0	0	1	215

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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	53	4.0	13.2	92.5
2013	55	1.5	36.6	54.5
2014	87	4.9	17.7	96.6
2015	118	6.0	19.6	28.8
2016	160	12.0	13.3	44.4
2017	203	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	274	13.0	21.0	n/a
2019	285	12.0	23.7	n/a
2020	295	19.0	15.5	n/a
2021	288	19.0	15.1	n/a
2022	245	19.0	12.8	n/a
2023	262	12.0	21.8	n/a
2024	215	11.5	18.6	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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	53	4.0	13.2	92.5
2013	55	1.5	36.6	54.5
2014	87	4.9	17.7	96.6
2015	118	6.0	19.6	28.8
2016	160	12.0	13.3	44.4
2017	203	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	274	13.0	21.0	n/a
2019	285	12.0	23.7	n/a
2020	295	19.0	15.5	n/a
2021	288	19.0	15.1	n/a
2022	245	19.0	12.8	n/a
2023	262	12.0	21.8	n/a
2024	215	11.5	18.6	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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$740 (4.1%)	$17,213 (95.9%)	$17,953
2021	$3,625 (23.0%)	$12,170 (77.0%)	$15,795
2022	$3,033 (13.4%)	$19,613 (86.6%)	$22,646
2023	$2,331 (11.5%)	$17,975 (88.5%)	$20,306

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS)	8	17.4	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS)	8	17.4	9.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS)	16	13.7	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS)	16	13.7	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	262	8.1%
African American	145	192	32.4%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	37	30	18.9%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	62	27	56.5%
Two or More Races	32	0	100%

Schools Near Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (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 Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	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 3rd 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	1240 Randolph Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-1467	215	12	18.6		17 (7.9%)	161 (74.9%)	32 (14.9%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			8.3					10.0						$20,306	$2,331	$17,975
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3700 Oakview Terrace NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 265-7237	351	29	12.3		131 (37.3%)	103 (29.3%)	61 (17.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (14.5%)	79.6	19^th of 126 public elementary schools	84.9%		76.4	24^th of 128 public elementary schools	81.3%	5	31.6	43.8	74.5	50.0				39.6	44.7	36.8				$25,085	$2,808	$22,277
Bunker Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1401 Michigan Ave NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6095	206	20	10.2		27 (13.1%)	153 (74.3%)	24 (11.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	36.6	69^th of 126 public elementary schools	45.2%					(n/a)		8.3	15.8	43.8				4.1	5.2	25.0
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	4401 8th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 803-8967	498	35	14.2		174 (34.9%)	100 (20.1%)	144 (28.9%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (13.9%)	66	29^th of 126 public elementary schools	77.0%					(n/a)		37.3	37.1					37.3	37.1					$22,697	$1,586	$21,111
Perry Street Preparatory PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1800 Perry Street NE	Washington	20018	District Of Columbia	Perry Street Preparatory PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 529-4400	455	44	10.3		4 (0.9%)	385 (84.6%)	54 (11.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	36.6	68^th of 126 public elementary schools	46.0%		34.1	73^rd of 128 public elementary schools	43.0%	5		3.2	23.9		34.0	40.0	42.2		8.7		8.0	11.4	11.4	$28,324	$4,641	$23,683
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1404 Jackson Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 459-4710	361	45	8.0		20 (5.5%)	230 (63.7%)	94 (26.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	24.5	102^nd of 126 public elementary schools	19.0%		20.7	115^th of 128 public elementary schools	10.2%	13	7.1	12.5	11.1	11.5	13.3	20.0	23.5	25.0	7.4			5.0	23.5	$31,537	$5,961	$25,576
Burroughs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Monroe St. NE	Washington	20018	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6150	297	31	9.7		79 (26.6%)	182 (61.3%)	30 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	63.7	31^st of 126 public elementary schools	75.4%		71.2	25^th of 128 public elementary schools	80.5%	6	7.1	47.0	33.3	34.6				48.6	24.0	25.9				$31,285	$4,085	$27,200
Washington Yu Ying PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	220 Taylor Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Yu Ying PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 635-1950	634	61	10.3		147 (23.2%)	217 (34.2%)	54 (8.5%)	50 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (25.9%)	77.2	23^rd of 126 public elementary schools	81.7%		89.3	15^th of 128 public elementary schools	88.3%	8	36.0	24.1	79.7	72.0				36.7	57.6	48.0				$20,998	$1,263	$19,735
Hope Community PCS - Tolson	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2917 8th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Hope Community PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 832-7370	227	22	10.5		1 (0.4%)	134 (59.0%)	92 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	99^th of 126 public elementary schools	21.4%		28.3	86^th of 128 public elementary schools	32.8%	13		8.3	25.0		13.3	6.7	33.3						15.4	$39,232	$11,399	$27,833
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3025 4th Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Lee Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 779-9740	286	15	18.8		114 (39.9%)	104 (36.4%)	31 (10.8%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.8%)	58.4	38^th of 126 public elementary schools	69.8%		79.6	21^st of 128 public elementary schools	83.6%	17	55.0		35.3	45.0					23.5	40.0				$27,443	$766	$26,677

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Students at Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS are 75% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Asian.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS.

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