Very Good
#67 of 240 schools in DC
Top 28% in state
Based on limited data
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Elementary School · Kipp Dc Pcs · Washington, DC
A Kipp Dc Pcs charter elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2600 DOUGLASS ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20020
- Math 47% proficient (2010)
- Reading 37% proficient (2010)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
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Where Kipp Dc - Discover 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moten ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Excel AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Savoy ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Dc Prep Pcs - Anacostia ESCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Dc Pcs
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 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 - Discover Academy Pcs is listed in KIPP DC PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Kipp Dc Pcs, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs
What grades does Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs serve?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs ranks #67 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 - Discover Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs has 47% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Is Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Dc - Discover 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 - Discover Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kipp Dc - Discover Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (202) 678-7735
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 2010 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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