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Very Good

#61 of 240 schools in DC

Top 25% in state

Brookland MS

Middle School · District of Columbia Public Schools

1150 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Enrollment

370

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

7.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

District of Columbia schools

#61 of 240

In Washington

#61 of 240

public schools

In district

#38 of 116

District of Columbia Public Schools

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Brookland MS

7.6/10

Middle School in Washington · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs

6.0/10

0.1 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland

7.1/10

0.2 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Brookland MS

Brookland MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Brookland MS serves approximately 370 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Brookland MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #61 of 240 schools in DC.

Structured state assessment records for Brookland MS show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.3
  • DC avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

34% of students at Brookland MS were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8.4% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Brookland MS — Students at Brookland MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 7.0% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
29.1% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency 21.8% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
School
State
40.2% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Based on 20 test records from DC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2018
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
9%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
18%
2025
Math
8.4%
ELA
28.3%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How Brookland MS Compares

See how Brookland MS performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
75th percentile in DC
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
34.1%

Location

1150 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brookland MS may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. The Sojourner Truth School PCS (rated 9.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MS (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS Washington 0.1 mi 6.0
Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom PCS - Brookland Washington 0.2 mi 7.1
WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY Washington 0.4 mi 7.2
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho Washington 0.4 mi 8.5
ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Washington 0.5 mi 5.6
Luke C. Moore HS Washington 0.5 mi 5.3
Bunker Hill ES Washington 0.4 mi 6.2
KENNEDY INSTITUTE Washington 0.5 mi 5.4
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS Washington 0.7 mi 5.9
ST ANSELM'S ABBEY SCHOOL Washington 0.7 mi 6.1
Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington 0.8 mi 3.4
Perry Street Preparatory PCS Washington 0.7 mi 5.7
The Sojourner Truth School PCS Washington 0.7 mi 9.4
Washington Yu Ying PCS Washington 0.7 mi 7.8
Washington Leadership Academy PCS Washington 0.8 mi 5.8
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland Washington 0.8 mi 7.5
Noyes ES Washington 0.9 mi 6.3
Burroughs ES Washington 0.8 mi 8.6
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper MS Washington 0.9 mi 9.3
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Washington 0.8 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20017 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,543

Median Home Value

$686,400

Median Rent

$1,793/mo

Population

21,013

College Educated

59.1%

Homeownership

57.4%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

35.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brookland MS

What grades does Brookland MS serve?

Brookland MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Brookland MS?

Brookland MS has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookland MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Brookland MS is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brookland MS rank in DC?

Brookland MS ranks #61 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Brookland MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Brookland MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Brookland MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookland MS has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is Brookland MS a charter school?

No, Brookland MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brookland MS a Title I school?

No, Brookland MS is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
89 Very Walkable
Transit Score
66 Good Transit
Bike Score
70 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
370
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%

District

District of Columbia Public Schools
District Enrollment
51,294
Schools in District
117
Per-Pupil Spending
$31,629
District Rank
#38 of 116

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