Very Good
#50 of 240 schools in DC
Top 20% in state
Macfarland MS
Middle School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
4400 Iowa Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 26% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macfarland MS score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2018, reaching 29% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
Based on 18 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Macfarland MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 73Excellent 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
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.l. Haynes Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Washington Latin Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Paul Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 1.2 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Mysa SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 21 | Compare → |
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.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #31 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
Macfarland MS is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macfarland MS
Macfarland MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 499 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macfarland MS
What grades does Macfarland MS serve?
Macfarland MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macfarland MS?
Macfarland MS has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macfarland MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Macfarland MS is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macfarland MS rank in DC?
Macfarland MS ranks #50 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Macfarland MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Macfarland MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Macfarland MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macfarland MS has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Macfarland MS a charter school?
No, Macfarland MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macfarland MS a Title I school?
No, Macfarland MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (202) 671-6033
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 20011; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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