Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Breakthrough Montessori PCS ranks 61 st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a diverse public charter elementary school serving 346 students in grades PK-6 in Washington, DC. While the school has had mixed academic performance compared to the district average, with strengths in some grade levels and subjects, it has struggled to effectively serve its African American student population.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS's academic performance is a mixed bag. In the 2023-2024 school year, its 3rd grade proficiency rates were below the District of Columbia Public Schools average in both English Language Arts (24.4% vs. 28.2%) and Mathematics (17.1% vs. 29.9%). However, its 4th grade proficiency rates were above the district average in both subjects (35.7% vs. 34.9% in ELA, 21.4% vs. 28.5% in Math). The school's struggles to serve its African American student population are particularly concerning, as it ranked 45th out of 63 DC elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Breakthrough Montessori PCS's performance is mixed. For example, Whittier Elementary School, located just 0.56 miles away, outperformed Breakthrough Montessori PCS in both 3rd grade ELA (51.5% vs. 24.4%) and Math (51.5% vs. 17.1%) in 2023-2024. However, Breakthrough Montessori PCS had higher 4th grade proficiency rates in both subjects compared to Whittier. The school's high per-student spending and relatively high student-teacher ratio suggest that it may not be optimizing its resources to support student learning, unlike nearby schools like Sela PCS, which have lower student-teacher ratios.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

6923 Willow Street NW
Washington, DC 20012

(202) 864-1979

District: Breakthrough Montessori PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,357

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.8%

White:

37.0%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Breakthrough Montessori PCS ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.8%), White (37%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Breakthrough Montessori PCS is 21.6. (See more...)

Compare Breakthrough Montessori PCS employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Breakthrough Montessori PCS is $25,357.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Breakthrough Montessori PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Breakthrough Montessori PCS 61^st of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Breakthrough Montessori PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

Breakthrough Montessori PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Breakthrough Montessori PCS 23^rd of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Rank History for all students at Breakthrough Montessori PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	52.02	35^th	97	63.9%
2023	58.03	37^th	128	71.1%
2024	42.66	61^st	126	51.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Breakthrough Montessori PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.30	28^th	60	53.3%
2024	31.52	45^th	63	28.6%

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Rank History for White students at Breakthrough Montessori PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.40	16^th	18	11.1%

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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 Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	34	36	8	11	0	0	89
2018	52	53	9	17	1	3	135
2019	74	62	14	23	0	10	183
2020	90	90	11	22	0	12	225
2021	115	106	13	26	0	12	272
2022	136	120	15	25	1	22	319
2023	128	148	10	31	1	28	346

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 Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
2018	135	6.0	22.5	n/a
2019	183	8.0	22.8	n/a
2020	225	9.0	25.0	n/a
2021	272	13.0	20.9	n/a
2022	319	15.0	21.2	n/a
2023	346	16.0	21.6	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 Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
2018	135	6.0	22.5	n/a
2019	183	8.0	22.8	n/a
2020	225	9.0	25.0	n/a
2021	272	13.0	20.9	n/a
2022	319	15.0	21.2	n/a
2023	346	16.0	21.6	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 Breakthrough Montessori PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,990 (9.7%)	$18,585 (90.3%)	$20,575
2021	$2,362 (11.8%)	$17,671 (88.2%)	$20,033
2022	$1,438 (6.0%)	$22,638 (94.0%)	$24,076
2023	$1,164 (4.6%)	$24,193 (95.4%)	$25,357

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	183	346	89.1%
African American	62	148	138.7%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	14	10	28.6%
Hispanic	23	31	34.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	74	128	73%
Two or More Races	10	28	180%

Schools Near Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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
Breakthrough Montessori PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	6923 Willow Street NW	Washington	20012	District Of Columbia	Breakthrough Montessori PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 864-1979	346	16	21.6		128 (37.0%)	148 (42.8%)	31 (9.0%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.1%)	42.7	61^st of 126 public elementary schools	51.6%		58	37^th of 128 public elementary schools	71.1%	24	25.0	35.7					17.5	21.4	24.0				$25,357	$1,164	$24,193
Takoma Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7010 Piney Branch Rd. NW	Washington	20012	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6050	417	43	9.6		48 (11.5%)	196 (47.0%)	158 (37.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	44.3	57^th of 126 public elementary schools	54.8%		47	53^rd of 128 public elementary schools	58.6%	4	25.5	39.0	9.8				27.5		4.7				$31,854	$3,746	$28,108
Whittier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 5th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6156	380	40	9.5		38 (10.0%)	233 (61.3%)	92 (24.2%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	66.6	28^th of 126 public elementary schools	77.8%		59.3	36^th of 128 public elementary schools	71.9%	8	51.5	34.8	29.7				51.5	31.1	40.5				$29,950	$3,804	$26,146
Creative Minds International PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3700 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Creative Minds International PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 588-0370	587	54	10.8		134 (22.8%)	276 (47.0%)	134 (22.8%)	12 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.8%)	36.4	70^th of 126 public elementary schools	44.4%		47.3	51^st of 128 public elementary schools	60.2%	19	12.9	32.1	12.2	28.8	39.4	25.0	14.8	21.4	2.5	13.5	21.2		$26,864	$1,759	$25,105
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	6130 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	216	18	11.8		0 (0.0%)	203 (94.0%)	13 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	10.5						15.8						$28,186	$6,173	$22,014
Sela PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6015 Chillum Place NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Sela PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 670-7352	280	38	7.4		79 (28.2%)	164 (58.6%)	22 (7.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	78.2	22^nd of 126 public elementary schools	82.5%		62.1	33^rd of 128 public elementary schools	74.2%	11	56.0	37.0	50.0				56.0	40.7	41.7				$25,681	$1,469	$24,212
Capital City PCS - Lower School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	330	41	7.9		27 (8.2%)	67 (20.3%)	220 (66.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	27	97^th of 126 public elementary schools	23.0%		22.6	110^th of 128 public elementary schools	14.1%	13	16.3	19.6					16.3	9.8					$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Center City PCS - Brightwood	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6008 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-3322	260	24	10.8		1 (0.4%)	150 (57.7%)	99 (38.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	56.6	40^th of 126 public elementary schools	68.3%		55.1	43^rd of 128 public elementary schools	66.4%	3	12.0	29.2	40.0	29.2	72.0	50.0	44.0	41.7	24.0	25.0	64.0	45.5	$24,457	$3,300	$21,157
Roots PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	15 Kennedy Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Roots PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 882-8073	89	8	11.1		0 (0.0%)	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							18.2						$26,970	$1,164	$25,806
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Riggs Rd. NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6340	255	35	7.2		5 (2.0%)	133 (52.2%)	115 (45.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	63^rd of 126 public elementary schools	50.0%		55.6	40^th of 128 public elementary schools	68.8%	23	16.0	20.8	22.2				14.3	38.5	24.1				$39,323	$3,771	$35,552

Frequently Asked Questions about Breakthrough Montessori PCS

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How many students attend Breakthrough Montessori PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Breakthrough Montessori PCS.

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Breakthrough Montessori PCS ranks 61^st of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Breakthrough Montessori PCS?

Students at Breakthrough Montessori PCS are 43% African American, 37% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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