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Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs vs. Center City Pcs - Congress Heights

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School Overview

School
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
2600 Douglass Road Se
Washington, DC 20020
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
220 Highview Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Center City Pcs - Congress Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights ranks in the top 30% 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 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-8
Total Students
435 students
243 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
43% | 57%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#103 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#55 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Top 50% in DC)
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights by grade.
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
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25
Grade 1 Students
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25
Grade 2 Students
-
21
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
26
Grade 5 Students
103
22
Grade 6 Students
122
20
Grade 7 Students
103
22
Grade 8 Students
107
23

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
98%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Center City Public Charter School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.04
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
40%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP DC Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Center City Public Charter School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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