Average
#90 of 240 schools in DC
Top 37% in state
Excel Academy
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools
2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#90 of 240
In Washington
#90 of 240
public schools
In district
#51 of 116
District of Columbia Public Schools
School environment
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Excel Academy
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About Excel Academy
Excel Academy is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools. Excel Academy serves approximately 339 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Excel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Excel Academy show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- DC avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Excel Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Excel Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Excel Academy — Students at Excel Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 16 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Excel Academy Compares
See how Excel Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Excel Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Moten ES (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS Washington | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Savoy ES Washington | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| Cedar Tree Academy PCS Washington | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS Washington | 0.4 mi | 3.5 |
| KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS Washington | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS Washington | 0.4 mi | 2.8 |
| DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS Washington | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory HS Washington | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES Washington | 0.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle Washington | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Friendship PCS - Southeast Elementary Washington | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Moten ES Washington | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Ketcham ES Washington | 0.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Johnson MS Washington | 0.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Anacostia HS Washington | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| Eagle Academy PCS - Capitol Riverfront Washington | 0.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Bard HS Early College DC (Bard DC) Washington | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Van Ness ES Washington | 1.2 mi | 4.6 |
| King ES Washington | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS Washington | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20020 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,015
Median Home Value
$442,500
Median Rent
$1,317/mo
Population
53,885
College Educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Avg Commute
36.7 min
Poverty Rate
27.4%
Median Age
33.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cedar Tree Academy PCS Washington, DC | 6.9 |
| SHERIDAN SCHOOL Washington, DC | 6.9 |
| Stanton ES Washington, DC | 6.9 |
| Amidon-Bowen ES Washington, DC | 7.0 |
| Early Childhood Academy PCS Washington, DC | 7.0 |
| Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Elementary Washington, DC | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excel Academy
What grades does Excel Academy serve?
Excel Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Excel Academy?
Excel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Academy rank in DC?
Excel Academy ranks #90 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Excel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Academy 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 Excel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Excel Academy a charter school?
No, Excel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excel Academy a Title I school?
No, Excel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 373-0097
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District
District of Columbia Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 51,294
- Schools in District
- 117
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $31,629
- District Rank
- #51 of 116
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