Excellent
#19 of 240 schools in DC
Top 8% in state
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Elementary School · Center City Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
220 HIGHVIEW PLACE SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Math 39% vs DC 32% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 38 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Center City Pcs - Congress Heights sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$48,146
Median home value
$391,400
Median rent
$1,285/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 1–4 | 0.5 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Pride Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Simon ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 207 | Compare → |
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.
Center City Pcs
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,018NCES 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.
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is listed in Center City PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Center City Pcs, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
What grades does Center City Pcs - Congress Heights serve?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center City Pcs - Congress Heights rank in DC?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights ranks #19 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights's MySchoolScout rating?
Center City Pcs - Congress Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Center City Pcs - Congress Heights?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights a charter school?
Yes, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Center City Pcs - Congress Heights a Title I school?
No, Center City Pcs - Congress Heights is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (202) 562-7070
- Area population (ZIP 20032)
- 38,828
- Area average commute
- 36.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- 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 20032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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