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#231 of 240 schools in DC
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
School · St. Coletta Special Education Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter school in Washington, DC where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1901 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Math 31% vs DC 28% (2025)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs score 17% 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2018, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 25 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where St. Coletta Special Education Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- 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
$159,604
Median home value
$954,200
Median rent
$2,630/mo
College educated
80.8%
Homeownership
38.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Oklahoma AvenueCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK | 0.5 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Lincoln ParkCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK | 0.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Digital Pioneers Academy Pcs - Capitol HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 9–11 | 0.9 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| River Terrace Education CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 3–12 | 1.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $83,968NCES 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.
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is listed in St. Coletta Special Education PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is a public school in Washington, DC, part of St. Coletta Special Education Pcs, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Coletta Special Education Pcs
What grades does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs serve?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Coletta Special Education Pcs rank in DC?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs ranks #231 of 240 schools in DC.
What is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 St. Coletta Special Education Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs a charter school?
Yes, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St. Coletta Special Education Pcs a Title I school?
No, St. Coletta Special Education Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.7%
- Phone
- (202) 350-8680
- Area population (ZIP 20003)
- 36,194
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 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 20003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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