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#148 of 240 schools in DC
Monument Academy Pcs
Middle School · Monument Academy PCS
500 19TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20002
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
District of Columbia schools
#148 of 240
In Washington
#148 of 240
public schools
Academic growth
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Monument Academy Pcs
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About Monument Academy Pcs
Monument Academy Pcs is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Monument Academy PCS. Monument Academy Pcs serves approximately 127 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Monument Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 240 schools in DC.
Structured state assessment records for Monument Academy Pcs show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- DC avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 127 students, Monument Academy Pcs is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Monument Academy Pcs sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Monument Academy Pcs sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Monument Academy Pcs — Students at Monument Academy Pcs score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Test Scores DC OSSE DC CAPE school-level (% Meeting or Exceeding) (2024-25)
Based on 14 test records from DC state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Monument Academy Pcs Compares
See how Monument Academy Pcs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 19TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20002
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Monument Academy Pcs may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle (rated 7.1/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Eliot-Hine MS (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS (rated 5.2/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Washington, see our Washington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20002 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,482
Median Home Value
$813,700
Median Rent
$2,140/mo
Population
70,580
College Educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Monument Academy Pcs
What grades does Monument Academy Pcs serve?
Monument Academy Pcs serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Monument Academy Pcs?
Monument Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Academy Pcs is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monument Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Monument Academy Pcs ranks #148 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Monument Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Monument Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Monument Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monument Academy Pcs has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Monument Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Monument Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monument Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Monument Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (202) 545-3180
Resources & Links
District
Monument Academy PCS- District Enrollment
- 127
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $85,431
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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