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Maury ES

Maury ES rates 9.4, among the strongest elementary schools in District of Columbia Public Schools, where the rated median is 6.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.4this school

9.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the District of Columbia Public Schools median is 6.9.

#3 of 240 schools in District of Columbia · District of Columbia Public Schools: 78 elementary schools rated, median 6.9

The brief

A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 71 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3 of 240 schools in District of Columbia and 3 of 116 in District of Columbia Public Schools.

Maury ES is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math68%35 points above the District of Columbia average of 33%2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING)
Reading71%34 points above the District of Columbia average of 37%2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING)
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 70% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING); 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
50% of the rating
Academics
9.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Maury ES and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Washington DC school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
83
Very Walkable
Transit Score
78
Excellent Transit
Bike Score
99
Biker's Paradise
City reported crime
3,817/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Washington. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. School-Within-School at Goding0.4 mi
    9.6Compare →
  2. Maury ESthis school
    9.4
  3. Payne ES0.5 mi
    8.8Compare →
  4. Ludlow-Taylor ES0.6 mi
    8.5Compare →
  5. Peabody ES (capitol Hill Cluster)0.6 mi
    7.7Compare →
  6. Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln Park0.1 mi · charter
    7.0Compare →
  7. Watkins ES (capitol Hill Cluster)0.6 mi
    6.8Compare →
  8. Miner ES0.5 mi
    4.5Compare →
  9. Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill0.4 mi · charter
    4.4Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Maury ES.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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.

Current profile: 9.4/10Recent math and reading results around 59% math and 60% readingCompare nearby public elementariesConfirm with District of Columbia Public Schools boundary and campus details

Official checks

My School DC profileDC logistics: My School DC 2026-27 profile, accessed 2026-06-26, lists Maury Elementary School as DCPS, grades served PK3-5, all grades accepting new applicants.NCES directoryOfficial school directory: NCES public-school search for `110003000034`, accessed 2026-06-26, identifies Maury ES as District of Columbia Public Schools, regular, open.School profileSchool data: MySchoolScout live page, accessed 2026-06-26, says Maury ES is `9.4/10`, `#3 of 240` DC schools, Pre-K-5, 549 students, 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Questions families ask

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
549
Student-teacher ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Phone
(202) 698-3838
Rank in district
#3 of 116
Schools in district
117
District spending per student
$31,629
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

Keep exploring

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.