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Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs vs. Thomson Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
4801 Benning Road Se
Washington, DC 20019
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Thomson Elementary School
1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Thomson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Key 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 18% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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.
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-5
Total Students
409 students
253 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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

#79 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 50%)
#66 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Top 50% in DC)
15-19%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 20% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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)
11-19%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
72
Kindergarten Students
-
29
Grade 1 Students
-
29
Grade 2 Students
-
33
Grade 3 Students
-
40
Grade 4 Students
-
22
Grade 5 Students
110
28
Grade 6 Students
114
-
Grade 7 Students
96
-
Grade 8 Students
89
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
95%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White 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 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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
41%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools 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
41%
7%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Dc - Key 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 Thomson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia Public Schools and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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