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#174 of 240 schools in DC
Luke C. Moore HS
High School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Monroe St. NE, Washington, DC 20017
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 7.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Luke C. Moore HS score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Luke C. Moore HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 87Very 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
$101,543
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #89 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
Luke C. Moore HS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luke C. Moore HS
Luke C. Moore HS is a public high school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 264 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 240 schools in DC.
State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luke C. Moore HS
What grades does Luke C. Moore HS serve?
Luke C. Moore HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Luke C. Moore HS?
Luke C. Moore HS has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luke C. Moore HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Luke C. Moore HS is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luke C. Moore HS rank in DC?
Luke C. Moore HS ranks #174 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Luke C. Moore HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Luke C. Moore HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Luke C. Moore HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luke C. Moore HS has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Luke C. Moore HS a charter school?
No, Luke C. Moore HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luke C. Moore HS a Title I school?
No, Luke C. Moore HS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 281-3600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 7.5%
- Area population (ZIP 20017)
- 21,013
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 20017; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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