District Of Columbia International School vs. Basis Dc Pcs
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
District Of Columbia International School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Basis Dc Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,654 students in grades 6-12, District Of Columbia International School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Serving 692 students in grades 5-12, Basis Dc Pcs ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
5-12
Total Students
1,654 students
692 students
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#10 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
134
Grade 6 Students
269
129
Grade 7 Students
262
102
Grade 8 Students
247
94
Grade 9 Students
240
57
Grade 10 Students
228
58
Grade 11 Students
203
71
Grade 12 Students
205
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
% Hispanic
40%
11%
% Black
26%
18%
% White
21%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
15%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%