Excellent
#3 of 240 schools in DC
Top 1% in state
Maury ES
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Constitution Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20002
- Math 68% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maury ES score 71% proficient, which is above 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
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Maury ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 78Excellent Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$114,482
Median home value
$813,700
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK | 0.1 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Center City Pcs - Capitol HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| School-within-school at GodingEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Miner ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 410 | 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.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Maury ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Maury ES is not about discovering an overlooked school; its 9.4/10 MySchoolScout profile already puts it among stronger District of Columbia Public Schools elementary options in Washington. Its Ward 6 location, Eliot-Hine feeder context, and My School DC 2026-27 admissions details make School-Within-School at Goding, Payne ES, Ludlow-Taylor ES, Tyler ES, and Watkins ES the right public comparison set. Because the alternatives are close and varied, do not treat the highest score as the whole answer. Confirm the exact address path, admissions details, commute, and current program notes through DCPS and My School DC before making it a finalist.
Official checks
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maury ES
What grades does Maury ES serve?
Maury ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Maury ES?
Maury ES has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maury ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Maury ES is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maury ES rank in DC?
Maury ES ranks #3 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Maury ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Maury ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Maury ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maury ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maury ES a charter school?
No, Maury ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maury ES a Title I school?
No, Maury ES is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (202) 698-3838
- Area population (ZIP 20002)
- 70,580
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 20002; 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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