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#85 of 240 schools in DC
Top 35% in state
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
Elementary School · Cedar Tree Academy Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
701 HOWARD ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Math 31% proficient (2012)
- Reading 27% proficient (2012)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Tree Academy Pcs score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cedar Tree Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,060NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is listed in Cedar Tree Academy PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Cedar Tree Academy Pcs, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Tree Academy Pcs
What grades does Cedar Tree Academy Pcs serve?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Cedar Tree Academy Pcs?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Tree Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Tree Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs ranks #85 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Cedar Tree Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Tree Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Cedar Tree Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Tree Academy Pcs has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Cedar Tree Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cedar Tree Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Cedar Tree Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (202) 610-4193
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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