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#145 of 240 schools in DC
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS
Middle School · Dc Prep Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter middle school in Washington, DC where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 41ST STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
- Math 25% vs DC 31% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS score 31% 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 31% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
Based on 28 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$57,031
Median home value
$437,600
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Schools-washingtonPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Kelly Miller MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Sousa MSEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Key Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 409 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dc Prep Pcs
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $29,080NCES 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.
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS is listed in DC Prep PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Dc Prep Pcs, serving approximately 311 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS
What grades does Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS serve?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS rank in DC?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS ranks #145 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS a charter school?
Yes, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS a Title I school?
No, Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (202) 396-3780
- Area population (ZIP 20019)
- 64,365
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 20019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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