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#233 of 240 schools in DC
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Middle School · Kipp Dc Pcs · Washington, DC
A Kipp Dc Pcs charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2600 DOUGLASS ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Math 11% vs DC 30% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs score 14% proficient, which is below 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 20 points since 2018, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 34 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,015
Median home value
$442,500
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
30.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | 4–7 | 0.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Johnson MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Southeast MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 4–8 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Honor Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp Dc Pcs
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #19 of 20
- District spending per student
- $25,700NCES 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.
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs is listed in KIPP DC PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Kipp Dc Pcs, serving approximately 435 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs
What grades does Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs serve?
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs ranks #233 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kipp Dc - Aim Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.0%
- Phone
- (202) 678-5477
- Area population (ZIP 20020)
- 53,885
- Area average commute
- 36.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20020; 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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