Excellent
#5 of 240 schools in DC
Top 2% in state
Hearst ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3950 37th St. NW, Washington, DC 20008
- Math 76% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hearst ES score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 75% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hearst ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$123,653
Median home value
$894,100
Median rent
$2,202/mo
College educated
88.9%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidwell Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,120 | Compare → |
| Sheridan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Whittle School & StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.3 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Whittle School and StudiosPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #5 of 116
- District spending per student
- $31,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hearst ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hearst ES
Hearst ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hearst ES
What grades does Hearst ES serve?
Hearst ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hearst ES?
Hearst ES has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hearst ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Hearst ES is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hearst ES rank in DC?
Hearst ES ranks #5 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Hearst ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Hearst ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Hearst ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hearst ES has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hearst ES a charter school?
No, Hearst ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hearst ES a Title I school?
No, Hearst ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (202) 282-0106
- Area population (ZIP 20008)
- 28,743
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 20008; 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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