Below Average
#211 of 240 schools in DC
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Middle School · Kipp Dc Pcs · Washington, DC
A Kipp Dc Pcs charter middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
4801 BENNING ROAD SE, Washington, DC 20019
- Math 24% vs DC 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs score 24% 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 16 points since 2018, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 34 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$57,031
Median home value
$437,600
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
24.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20019; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Schools-washingtonPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Dc Prep Pcs - Benning MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Kelly Miller MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Kipp Dc - Valor Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Dc Pcs
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 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 - Key Academy Pcs is listed in KIPP DC PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Kipp Dc Pcs, serving approximately 409 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs
What grades does Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs serve?
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs ranks #211 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Dc - Key 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 - Key Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kipp Dc - Key Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.2%
- Phone
- (202) 582-5477
- Area population (ZIP 20019)
- 64,365
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 20019; 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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