Center City Pcs School District
School District · Washington, District of Columbia
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Enrollment
1,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
6
6 elem
Enrollment
1,360
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Center City Pcs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Center City Pcs as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Center City Pcs - Brightwood
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Center City Pcs - Shaw
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
District of Columbia rank
#7 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above District of Columbia avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,018
$2,062 vs District of Columbia median
District size
1,360 students
Larger than District of Columbia median
The short answer
Center City Pcs ranks #7 of 17 District of Columbia districts by overall school rating. Center City Pcs's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Center City Pcs - Congress Heights (8.7/10), Center City Pcs - Brightwood (8.1/10), and Center City Pcs - Shaw (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Center City Pcs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Center City Pcs - Congress Heights | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Center City Pcs - Brightwood | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Center City Pcs - Shaw | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Center City Pcs - Petworth | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Center City Pcs - Trinidad | 5.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Center City Pcs
Center City Pcs is a Washington, District of Columbia school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,360 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $27,018 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Center City Pcs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Center City Pcs students show an average math proficiency of 29.6% and ELA proficiency of 32.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Center City Pcs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Center City Pcs with test data.
Schools in Center City Pcs
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- District of Columbia
- City
- Washington
- Total Enrollment
- 1,360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- District spending per student
- $27,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Center City Pcs?
Center City Pcs has 6 schools in total — 6 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Center City Pcs?
The average composite rating for Center City Pcs is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Center City Pcs?
Center City Pcs's district-level spending was $27,018 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Center City Pcs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Center City Pcs is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Center City Pcs?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is the highest-rated school in Center City Pcs with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Center City Pcs?
Across schools in Center City Pcs with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Center City Pcs compare to other districts in District of Columbia?
Center City Pcs has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in District of Columbia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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