Very Good
#51 of 240 schools in DC
Top 21% in state
Ida B. Wells MS
Middle School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 Sheridan St. NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 17% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ida B. Wells MS score 26% proficient, which is below 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
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ida B. Wells MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Ideal MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 4–8 | 0.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Paul Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 0.5 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Washington Latin Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 0.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Ida B. Wells MS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida B. Wells MS
Ida B. Wells MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 540 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 240 schools in DC.
State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ida B. Wells MS
What grades does Ida B. Wells MS serve?
Ida B. Wells MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ida B. Wells MS?
Ida B. Wells MS has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells MS is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida B. Wells MS rank in DC?
Ida B. Wells MS ranks #51 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Ida B. Wells MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida B. Wells MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Ida B. Wells MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida B. Wells MS has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Ida B. Wells MS a charter school?
No, Ida B. Wells MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida B. Wells MS a Title I school?
No, Ida B. Wells MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (202) 671-0693
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 20011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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