Deal MS

Deal MS serves 1,420 students in grades 6-8 as a regular public middle school in Washington, D.C. With 112 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranking 22nd out of 240 schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile among District of Columbia schools.

Students show solid achievement in core subjects, with 71% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 59% reach proficiency in mathematics. Deal MS sits in the heart of Northwest Washington, specifically in the 20016 ZIP code area, which is characterized by an exceptionally well-educated community where 88% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects affluence with a median household income of $169,489 and median home values reaching $1,181,100, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 8.6%.

The school operates within this large city setting, benefiting from the educational priorities and resources typical of this highly educated, economically stable community that values academic achievement and educational excellence.