Creative Minds International PCS

Summary:

Creative Minds International PCS is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Washington, DC, with a diverse student population of over 400 students.

While Creative Minds International PCS has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating, ranging from a high of 4 stars to a low of 2 stars in recent years, it generally ranks in the middle to lower range compared to nearby schools like Breakthrough Montessori PCS, DC Bilingual PCS, and Sela PCS, which tend to outperform it in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. The school's performance also varies greatly among different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than White students and other subgroups.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $26,864 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.8, Creative Minds International PCS is not achieving the same level of academic performance as some of the nearby schools. This suggests the need for the school to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized, as well as to implement targeted interventions to address the disparities among student subgroups and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 3700 North Capitol Street NW
       Washington, DC  20011


(202) 588-0370

District: Creative Minds International PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
70th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,864 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  581

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.3%
Hispanic:
24.4%
White:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Creative Minds International PCS ranks worse than 55.6% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Creative Minds International PCS ranks better than 58.6% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Creative Minds International PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), Hispanic (24.4%), White (17.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creative Minds International PCS is 11.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creative Minds International PCS is $26,864.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Creative Minds International PCS 70th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Creative Minds International PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Creative Minds International PCS 29th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Creative Minds International PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Creative Minds International PCS 24th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creative Minds International PCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.41 32nd 108 70.4%
2018 54.55 46th 120 61.7%
2019 65.63 34th 122 72.1%
2022 37.54 54th 97 44.3%
2023 47.33 51st 128 60.2%
2024 36.38 70th 126 44.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.88 11th 18 38.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.06 5th 35 85.7%
2019 80.48 5th 45 88.9%
2024 32.31 6th 9 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.66 32nd 53 39.6%
2024 25.42 45th 55 18.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.78 36th 110 67.3%
2019 61.22 40th 117 65.8%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 30th 90 66.7%
2022 41.89 16th 27 40.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.96 57th 113 49.6%
2019 67.04 30th 113 73.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.14 55th 100 45.0%
2019 39.67 63rd 106 40.6%
2022 53.68 14th 35 60.0%
2023 41.29 32nd 60 46.7%
2024 32.13 43rd 63 31.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.46 19th 30 36.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.05 18th 19 5.3%
2019 22.59 19th 21 9.5%
2022 11.21 18th 18 0.0%
2023 20.74 23rd 25 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Creative Minds International PCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.02 40th 75 46.7%
2023 59.77 20th 69 71.0%
2024 47.94 29th 70 58.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.58 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.10 4th 29 86.2%
2019 56.04 9th 32 71.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.85 27th 44 38.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.23 18th 53 66.0%
2019 49.82 28th 52 46.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 19th 49 61.2%
2019 38.22 30th 53 43.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.81 31st 55 43.6%
2019 40.40 36th 55 34.5%
2023 62.86 11th 36 69.4%
2024 46.44 18th 42 57.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Creative Minds International PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.15 11th 17 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. 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.

Creative Minds International PCS Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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by a parent
Friday, November 30, 2018

Open Quote Do not send your child to this school. There is no structure and the principal has no clue how to run a school. The grading system is something that was made up. It does not follow the standard system used by most schools. My grandson had a horrible experience while there and now because of the grading system none of the teachers at his current school can figure out what his grades are and creative minds can't give them a straight answer or produce his report card. It is a mess. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Creative Minds International PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 44 35 4 18 2 0 2 0 105
2014 59 46 8 21 3 0 0 0 137
2015 82 59 14 25 1 0 0 0 181
2016 110 76 16 33 2 0 0 0 237
2017 151 111 25 49 1 0 4 0 341
2018 156 160 20 72 0 0 33 0 441
2019 164 187 17 85 0 0 43 0 496
2020 176 200 23 85 2 0 32 0 518
2021 163 230 22 97 2 0 26 0 540
2022 134 250 14 117 3 2 28 0 548
2023 134 276 12 134 3 0 28 0 587
2024 103 298 7 142 3 1 27 0 581

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 Creative Minds International PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 105 10.3 10.1 36.2
2014 137 13.5 10.1 97.8
2015 181 18.0 10.0 22.7
2016 237 22.0 10.7 21.9
2017 341 n/a n/a n/a
2018 441 34.0 12.9 n/a
2019 496 40.0 12.4 n/a
2020 518 49.5 10.4 n/a
2021 540 51.0 10.5 n/a
2022 548 55.0 9.9 n/a
2023 587 54.1 10.8 n/a
2024 581 50.0 11.6 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 Creative Minds International PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 105 10.3 10.1 36.2
2014 137 13.5 10.1 97.8
2015 181 18.0 10.0 22.7
2016 237 22.0 10.7 21.9
2017 341 n/a n/a n/a
2018 441 34.0 12.9 n/a
2019 496 40.0 12.4 n/a
2020 518 49.5 10.4 n/a
2021 540 51.0 10.5 n/a
2022 548 55.0 9.9 n/a
2023 587 54.1 10.8 n/a
2024 581 50.0 11.6 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 Creative Minds International PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $2,285 (9.5%) $21,708 (90.5%) $23,993
2021 $2,505 (10.6%) $21,089 (89.4%) $23,594
2022 $1,894 (8.2%) $21,338 (91.8%) $23,232
2023 $1,759 (6.5%) $25,105 (93.5%) $26,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Creative Minds International PCS

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 128 Elementary schools
 12%
Ranks 40th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 69 Middle schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)6014.1
 46%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)58.514.1
 44.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)3912.1
 26.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)38.112.1
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)7017.2
 52.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)7017.2
 52.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)3534.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)3534.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)36.725
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)35.525
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)44.816.3
 28.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)43.316.3
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)14.328.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)14.327.5
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)28.646.2
 17.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)28.645
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)25.819.5
 6.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)2519.1
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)35.531.7
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)34.431
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)03.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Creative Minds International PCS)03.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)1711.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)25.917.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Creative Minds International PCS)24.117.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students496587
 18.3%
African American187276
 47.6%
American Indian03
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic85134
 57.6%
Pacific Islander00
White164134
 18.3%
Two or More Races4328
 34.9%


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Students at Creative Minds International PCS are 51% African American, 24% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Creative Minds International PCS ranks 70th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 581 students attended Creative Minds International PCS.


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