Social Justice PCS

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Social Justice PCS ranks 41 st of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Social Justice PCS is a middle school located in Washington, DC, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 90.13% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools district, which is ranked 31 out of 47 districts in DC and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Social Justice PCS consistently underperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.5% of 6th graders, 36.7% of 7th graders, and 20.8% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 35.2%, 38.1%, and 35.7%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 8% of 6th graders, 20% of 7th graders, and 4.2% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding proficiency, compared to the district averages of 21.8%, 22.4%, and 11.2%. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as MacFarland Middle School and The Sojourner Truth School PCS, Social Justice PCS consistently underperforms in academic proficiency, particularly in Mathematics.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Social Justice PCS may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. The school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-to-teacher ratio suggest that resources alone may not be the primary driver of academic success, and other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school culture, may play a significant role. The data indicates that Social Justice PCS has significant room for improvement in academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by the school, as well as collaborating with higher-performing nearby schools, could be crucial in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

5450 3rd Street NE
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 968-5380

District: Social Justice PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,745

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.1%

Hispanic:

9.2%

White:

0.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Social Justice PCS ranks worse than 58.6% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.1%), Hispanic (9.2%), White (0.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Social Justice PCS is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare Social Justice PCS employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Social Justice PCS is $26,745.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Social Justice PCS was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Social Justice PCS 41^st of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Social Justice PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Social Justice PCS 31^st of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Social Justice PCS

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Rank History for all students at Social Justice PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.46	32^nd	69	53.6%
2024	39.45	41^st	70	41.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Social Justice PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.72	24^th	44	45.5%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

I love the Social Justice School. The teaching staff truly care for students and work hard to support them. They are very communicative and they are always willing to go the extra mile. There are a variety of after school programs and my kids live being here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Social Justice PCS

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	44	4	0	48
2022	0	93	8	1	102
2023	1	137	14	0	152

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 Social Justice PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	48	6.0	8.0	n/a
2022	102	13.0	7.8	n/a
2023	152	18.5	8.2	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 Social Justice PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	48	6.0	8.0	n/a
2022	102	13.0	7.8	n/a
2023	152	18.5	8.2	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 Social Justice PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$9,025 (22.5%)	$31,041 (77.5%)	$40,066
2022	$6,048 (20.9%)	$22,882 (79.1%)	$28,930
2023	$3,537 (13.2%)	$23,208 (86.8%)	$26,745

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Schools Near Social Justice PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			DC CAPE Geometry (2024)		DC CAPE English 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 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 English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 8th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Social Justice PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	5450 3rd Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Social Justice PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 968-5380	152	19	8.2		1 (0.7%)	137 (90.1%)	14 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	41^st of 70 public middle schools	41.4%		46.5	32^nd of 69 public middle schools	53.6%	9			11.5	36.7	20.8			8.0	20.0	4.2								$26,745	$3,537	$23,208
Washington Latin PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5200 2nd Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 223-1111	383	29	13.1		199 (52.0%)	91 (23.8%)	49 (12.8%)	14 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	97.8	3^rd of 70 public middle schools	95.7%		91.1	6^th of 69 public middle schools	91.3%	3		64.9	72.4	74.0	81.3		51.5	58.2	50.5					48.5	89.7	89.7		$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Capital City PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	332	44	7.5		16 (4.8%)	95 (28.6%)	194 (58.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	36.7	46^th of 70 public middle schools	34.3%		33.6	45^th of 69 public middle schools	34.8%	1		10.5	27.9	26.2	15.2		5.3	15.5	12.2			10.5		10.5				$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	6130 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	182	14	13.3		0 (0.0%)	171 (94.0%)	9 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.2	20^th of 70 public middle schools	71.4%		50.4	26^th of 69 public middle schools	62.3%	6	31.0	51.3	32.1	38.7	58.8	24.1	20.5	14.3	16.1	17.6								$28,186	$6,173	$22,013
Ida B. Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Sheridan St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-0693	539	47	11.4		8 (1.5%)	260 (48.2%)	261 (48.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	43	35^th of 70 public middle schools	50.0%		43.8	34^th of 69 public middle schools	50.7%	1			38.3	31.3	26.4			13.8	12.4			13.2		13.2				$25,628	$4,359	$21,269
Brookland Middle School	Public	6-8	1150 Michigan Ave NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 759-1999	357	31	11.5		1 (0.3%)	289 (81.0%)	65 (18.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.2	56^th of 70 public middle schools	20.0%		32.6	48^th of 69 public middle schools	30.4%	8			16.5	20.2	23.0			5.4	11.6			14.2		14.2				$27,562	$3,801	$23,760
Paul PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5800 8th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Paul PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 291-7499	275	34	8.0		1 (0.4%)	128 (46.5%)	143 (52.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	48.1	28^th of 70 public middle schools	60.0%		66.2	14^th of 69 public middle schools	79.7%	14		26.7	34.0	34.1	40.0			7.6	12.9	4.5				35.0				$31,963	$4,952	$27,010
MacFarland Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 Iowa Ave. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6033	528	55	9.6		6 (1.1%)	187 (35.4%)	327 (61.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42.4	36^th of 70 public middle schools	48.6%		38	41^st of 69 public middle schools	40.6%	5			28.5	28.3	19.3			14.0	22.6	1.0		56.9		56.9				$29,115	$3,647	$25,468
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3600 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	365	37	9.8		8 (2.2%)	105 (28.8%)	249 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.7	48^th of 70 public middle schools	31.4%		38.9	39^th of 69 public middle schools	43.5%	9		23.1	21.7	17.9	21.8		17.3	18.1	17.0	1.4								$29,983	$3,822	$26,161
The Sojourner Truth School PCS	Public, Charter	6-10	1800 Perry Street NE	Washington	20018	District Of Columbia	The Sojourner Truth School PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 747-0904	212	26	8.3		24 (11.3%)	133 (62.7%)	39 (18.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.1%)	79.9	10^th of 70 public middle schools	85.7%		81	8^th of 69 public middle schools	88.4%	2			58.1	53.6	52.8			24.2	29.6	20.4	20.0		5.3	13.1		2.8	33.3	$25,843	$2,461	$23,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Social Justice PCS

What is the racial makeup of Social Justice PCS?

Students at Social Justice PCS are 90% African American, 9% Hispanic.

How many students attend Social Justice PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Social Justice PCS.

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Social Justice PCS ranks 41^st of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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