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#135 of 240 schools in DC
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Elementary School · Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1240 RANDOLPH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20017
- Math 9% vs DC 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs score 10% proficient, which is below 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
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
Based on 16 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$101,543
Median home value
$686,400
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
59.1%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,015NCES 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.
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is listed in Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #135 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
What grades does Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs serve?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs rank in DC?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs ranks #135 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs a Title I school?
No, Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (202) 723-1467
- Area population (ZIP 20017)
- 21,013
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 20017; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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