Best Public Schools in Zip Code 20059

Summary:

The 20059 zip code in Washington, D.C. is home to a single public charter middle school, the Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 284 students.

This school stands out for its high percentage of African American students (93.66%), which is significantly higher than the district average. However, the school's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates on standardized tests well below the district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 8th grade math, the school's proficiency rate is 12% compared to the district average of 11.2%. Despite the high per-pupil spending of $32,029, the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students.

The school's small student-teacher ratio of 9.9 suggests a focus on individualized attention, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS, and further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's underperformance and identify potential areas for improvement.

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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 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th 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
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	405 Howard Road Place NW	Washington	20059	District Of Columbia	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 806-7725	284	29	9.9		0 (0.0%)	266 (93.7%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	41.9	37^th of 70 public middle schools	47.1%		32.7	47^th of 69 public middle schools	31.9%	10	19.2	24.7	39.5	4.1	4.6	12.0	$32,029	$6,258	$25,771

Cities Near Zip Code 20059

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank	Rank (0-5)
Washington	0.17 mi	265	1^st
Laurel	17.37 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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