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#165 of 240 schools in DC
Paul Pcs - MS
Middle School · Paul Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter middle school in Washington, DC serving grades 5th – 8th.
5800 8TH STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 17% vs DC 30% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Pcs - MS score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 31 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Paul Pcs - MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida B. Wells MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Capital City Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Washington Latin Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Ideal MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 172 | Compare → |
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.
Paul Pcs
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Paul Pcs - MS is listed in Paul PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Pcs - MS
Paul Pcs - MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Paul Pcs, serving approximately 313 students in grades 5th-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Paul Pcs - MS
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Pcs - MS
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 #165 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Paul Pcs - MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Pcs - MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (202) 291-7499
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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