Washington Global PCS

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Washington Global PCS ranks 24 th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Washington Global PCS is a public charter middle school located in Washington, DC, serving 240 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Friendship PCS district, which is ranked 13 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Global PCS has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from 47th out of 75 DC middle schools in 2018-2019 to 22nd out of 69 in 2022-2023, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district average, but its African American and low-income students perform notably stronger, ranking 9th out of 36 and 44 DC middle schools, respectively, in 2022-2023. With a high per-student spending of $24,655 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1, Washington Global PCS appears to be investing significant resources into its educational program and student support services.

The racial composition of Washington Global PCS is unique, with an overwhelming majority of African American students (93.75%) compared to nearby schools like Eliot-Hine Middle School and Stuart-Hobson Middle School, which have more diverse student populations. This racial homogeneity may provide opportunities for the school to tailor its curriculum and support services to the specific needs of its student population, which includes a high proportion of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

525 School Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

(202) 796-2415

District: Washington Global PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,655

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.7%

White:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Washington Global PCS ranks better than 65.7% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.8. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), White (1.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Global PCS is 12.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Global PCS is $24,655.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Global PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Global PCS 24^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Washington Global PCS in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Washington Global PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Global PCS 13^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Washington Global PCS

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Rank History for all students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2017	33.79	32^nd	56	42.9%
2018	36.00	45^th	72	37.5%
2019	36.17	47^th	75	37.3%
2022	51.68	21^st	59	64.4%
2023	56.70	22^nd	69	68.1%
2024	55.80	24^th	70	65.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.21	14^th	29	51.7%
2019	36.86	21^st	32	34.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.04	9^th	44	79.5%
2024	61.26	15^th	49	69.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.69	35^th	53	34.0%
2019	38.33	34^th	52	34.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	29.84	35^th	46	23.9%
2019	48.68	23^rd	50	54.0%
2022	57.95	11^th	34	67.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.33	35^th	49	28.6%
2019	32.98	36^th	53	32.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Washington Global PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	38.32	36^th	55	34.5%
2019	40.51	35^th	55	36.4%
2022	57.93	12^th	27	55.6%
2023	68.51	9^th	36	75.0%
2024	64.28	12^th	42	71.4%

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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 Washington Global PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	0	99	0	2	0	0	101
2017	2	168	0	4	0	0	174
2018	2	187	2	4	0	1	196
2019	2	210	0	2	0	2	216
2020	3	222	0	3	0	6	234
2021	2	214	0	7	0	6	229
2022	1	195	0	8	0	5	209
2023	4	225	0	7	1	3	240
2024	3	207	1	8	0	0	219

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 Washington Global PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	10.0	10.1	97
2017	174	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	196	10.0	19.6	n/a
2019	216	17.0	12.7	n/a
2020	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2021	229	17.0	13.4	n/a
2022	209	17.0	12.2	n/a
2023	240	17.0	14.1	n/a
2024	219	18.0	12.1	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 Washington Global PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	101	10.0	10.1	97
2017	174	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	196	10.0	19.6	n/a
2019	216	17.0	12.7	n/a
2020	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2021	229	17.0	13.4	n/a
2022	209	17.0	12.2	n/a
2023	240	17.0	14.1	n/a
2024	219	18.0	12.1	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 Washington Global PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,286 (10.6%)	$19,182 (89.4%)	$21,468
2021	$4,214 (19.5%)	$17,348 (80.5%)	$21,562
2022	$5,887 (22.0%)	$20,904 (78.0%)	$26,791
2023	$5,450 (22.1%)	$19,205 (77.9%)	$24,655

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Global 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 69 Middle schools	30.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	18.2	18.1	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	18.2	18.1	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	25.8	22.9	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	25.8	22.9	2.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	12.8	16.1	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	12.8	15.9	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	17.9	53.2	35.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	17.9	52.4	34.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	12.9	14.7	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Global PCS)	12.9	14.7	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	17	11.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	29	37.7	8.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Global PCS)	29	37.7	8.7%
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	216	240	11.1%
African American	210	225	7.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%

Schools Near Washington Global 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)					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 Science Science End of Course	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 7th 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
Washington Global PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	525 School Street SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	Washington Global PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 796-2415	219	18	12.1		3 (1.4%)	207 (94.5%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.8	24^th of 70 public middle schools	65.7%		56.7	22^nd of 69 public middle schools	68.1%	2				18.6	42.5	42.0			16.9	23.1	14.5				$24,655	$5,450	$19,205
Jefferson Middle School Academy	Public	6-8	801 7th St. SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3270	406	29	13.9		13 (3.2%)	352 (86.7%)	29 (7.1%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	29.2	54^th of 70 public middle schools	22.9%		42	37^th of 69 public middle schools	46.4%	17	4.8			22.7	23.6	23.8			7.6	10.0	1.9			85.7	$28,231	$3,839	$24,391
Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)	Public	6-8	410 E St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6010	453	31	14.5		77 (17.0%)	345 (76.2%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	74.5	14^th of 70 public middle schools	80.0%		57.6	21^st of 69 public middle schools	69.6%	7	6.2			46.8	50.0	45.9			22.7	21.8			69.8	69.7	$26,679	$3,702	$22,976
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	198	28	6.9		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	19^th of 70 public middle schools	72.9%		35.6	43^rd of 69 public middle schools	37.7%	24	5.1	14.3	23.3	24.3	50.0	47.2	14.3	13.6	13.5	20.6	23.5				$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
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	303	27	11.1		1 (0.3%)	291 (96.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.5	18^th of 70 public middle schools	74.3%		48.3	29^th of 69 public middle schools	58.0%	11	4.4	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
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 328-9455	323	29	11.3		0 (0.0%)	318 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	53^rd of 70 public middle schools	24.3%		33.5	46^th of 69 public middle schools	33.3%	7	1.3		17.9	23.4	19.4	19.7		14.1	9.1	9.7	10.5				$23,514	$3,344	$20,170
Eliot-Hine Middle School	Public	6-8	1830 Constitution Ave. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5380	374	28	13.5		57 (15.2%)	295 (78.9%)	11 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	57.4	22^nd of 70 public middle schools	68.6%		56	23^rd of 69 public middle schools	66.7%	1	6.7			30.5	44.3	31.6			18.3	10.3		64.7	38.1	45.8	$29,736	$4,304	$25,432
McKinley Middle School	Public	6-8	151 T. St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3950	263	24	10.9		0 (0.0%)	217 (82.5%)	43 (16.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26.2	60^th of 70 public middle schools	14.3%		32.3	50^th of 69 public middle schools	27.5%	10				17.7	28.8	16.5			6.3	6.3					$34,100	$4,391	$29,710
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	197	23	8.5		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.9%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	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
Monument Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	500 19th Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Monument Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 545-3180	127	17	7.4		0 (0.0%)	124 (97.6%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.4	69^th of 70 public middle schools	1.4%		19.1	63^rd of 69 public middle schools	8.7%	6				8.0	3.2	3.1									$87,414	$7,643	$79,771

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Global PCS

What is the racial makeup of Washington Global PCS?

Students at Washington Global PCS are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% White.

How many students attend Washington Global PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 219 students attended Washington Global PCS.

Is Washington Global PCS a good school?

Washington Global PCS ranks 24^th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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