Excellent
#2 of 240 schools in DC
Top 1% in state
School-within-school at Goding
Elementary School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC
A District of Columbia Public Schools elementary school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20002
- Math 74% vs DC 33% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs DC 37% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School-within-school at Goding score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 25 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
Based on 22 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where School-within-school at Goding sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$114,482
Median home value
$813,700
Median rent
$2,140/mo
College educated
69.8%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow-taylor ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK | 0.4 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| J.o. Wilson ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Maury ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 549 | 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.
District of Columbia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 117
- Rank in district
- #2 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
School-within-school at Goding is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School-within-school at Goding
School-within-school at Goding is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School-within-school at Goding
What grades does School-within-school at Goding serve?
School-within-school at Goding serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend School-within-school at Goding?
School-within-school at Goding has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School-within-school at Goding?
The student-teacher ratio at School-within-school at Goding is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School-within-school at Goding rank in DC?
School-within-school at Goding ranks #2 of 240 schools in DC.
What is School-within-school at Goding's MySchoolScout rating?
School-within-school at Goding has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 School-within-school at Goding?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School-within-school at Goding has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is School-within-school at Goding a charter school?
No, School-within-school at Goding is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is School-within-school at Goding a Title I school?
No, School-within-school at Goding is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (202) 727-7377
- Area population (ZIP 20002)
- 70,580
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 20002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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