Below Average
#214 of 240 schools in DC
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Elementary School · Kipp Dc Pcs · Washington, DC
A Kipp Dc Pcs charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5300 BLAINE STREET NE, Washington, DC 20019
- Math 11% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs DC 38% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs score 12% 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 27 points since 2018, to 12% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
Based on 20 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dc Scholars PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - East EndCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Drew ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Nalle ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 307 | 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
- #16 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 - Quest Academy Pcs is listed in KIPP DC PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Kipp Dc Pcs, serving approximately 390 students in grades 1st-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs
What grades does Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs serve?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs ranks #214 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 - Quest Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Dc - Quest 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 - Quest Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kipp Dc - Quest Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (202) 398-6811
- 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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