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#224 of 240 schools in DC

River Terrace Education Campus

School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

405 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.7:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at River Terrace Education Campus score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2017, to 10% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 6 years by subject
2015
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

Based on 12 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where River Terrace Education Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 69Good Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,514/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,031

Median home value

$437,600

Median rent

$1,174/mo

College educated

25.2%

Homeownership

40.7%

Poverty rate

24.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornerstone Schools-washingtonPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–121.0 mi160Compare →
St. Coletta Special Education PcsCharter · enrollment unverified3.6PK–121.1 mi251Compare →
Muhammad University of IslamPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–111.7 mi49Compare →
Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol HillCharter · enrollment unverified6.09–112.0 mi287Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#112 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

River Terrace Education Campus is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Terrace Education Campus

River Terrace Education Campus is a public school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 120 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Terrace Education Campus

What grades does River Terrace Education Campus serve?

River Terrace Education Campus serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend River Terrace Education Campus?

River Terrace Education Campus has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Terrace Education Campus?

The student-teacher ratio at River Terrace Education Campus is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Terrace Education Campus rank in DC?

River Terrace Education Campus ranks #224 of 240 schools in DC.

What is River Terrace Education Campus's MySchoolScout rating?

River Terrace Education Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 River Terrace Education Campus?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Terrace Education Campus has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is River Terrace Education Campus a charter school?

No, River Terrace Education Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Terrace Education Campus a Title I school?

No, River Terrace Education Campus is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
Area population (ZIP 20019)
64,365
Area average commute
35.7 min
Area median age
33.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 20019; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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