Charter middle school · Paul Pcs · Washington, District of Columbia

Paul Pcs - MS

Paul Pcs - MS rates 5.5, right at the middle of Paul Pcs's middle schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.

5.5this school

#167 of 240 schools in District of Columbia · Paul Pcs: 1 middle schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A charter middle school in Washington, DC where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 167 of 240 schools in District of Columbia and 2 of 2 in Paul Pcs.

Paul Pcs - MS is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math17%13 points below the District of Columbia average of 30%2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING)

Reading38%1 point below the District of Columbia average of 39%2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING)

Math and reading averaged, the last 6 scored years, newest first

202528%
2023–2024: no results on file
202227%
2020–2021: no results on file
201922%
201822%
201719%
201617%

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Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 28% in 2025.2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING); 31 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress: 2.8; 40% of the rating
Academics: 7.1; 35% of the rating
Resources & Environment: 7.6; 25% 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 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 20011; 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 data How we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.

Paul Pcs - MS and the 20 nearest middle 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: $108,377
Median home value: $722,200
Median rent: $1,636/mo
College educated: 54.7%
Homeownership: 53.9%
Poverty rate: 10.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score: 86; Very Walkable
Transit Score: 59; Good Transit
Bike Score: 65; Bikeable
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 by

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

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

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

The public record

What's said publicly about Paul Pcs - MS

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Paul Public Charter School (Paul PCS) is an educational institution that serves students from middle school through high school. The school's stated mission is to prepare scholars for college or other ambitious post-secondary paths by fostering independent thinking, empathy, and leadership 1. The curriculum includes a Social Emotional Learning component beginning in sixth grade, which aims to equip students with skills for future achievement 1. The school describes itself as an inclusive community and a rigorous environment for students, families, and educators 1. Paul PCS emphasizes family engagement as a vital tool for student success and provides resources to support families 1. The organization also solicits donations to support its students and legacy 1.

Sources (1)

www.paulcharter.org

Questions families ask

What grades does Paul Pcs - MS serve?

Paul Pcs - MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Paul Pcs - MS?

Paul Pcs - MS has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Pcs - MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Paul Pcs - MS is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Paul Pcs - MS rank in DC?

Paul Pcs - MS ranks #167 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Paul Pcs - MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Paul Pcs - MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Paul Pcs - MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Pcs - MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Paul Pcs - MS a charter school?

Yes, Paul Pcs - MS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Paul Pcs - MS a Title I school?

No, Paul Pcs - MS is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades: 5th – 8th
Enrollment: 313
Student-teacher ratio: 8.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 35
Type: Regular
Title I: No
Setting: Large City
County: District of Columbia
Phone: (202) 291-7499
Rank in district: #2 of 2
Schools in district: 2
District spending per student: $31,321; NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: Not available; The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 20011): 66,951
Area average commute: 32.3 min
Area median age: 37.6

All 16 facts

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.