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#115 of 240 schools in DC

Top 48% in state

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)

Middle School · District of Columbia Public Schools · Washington, DC

A District of Columbia Public Schools middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

410 E St. NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Math 32% vs DC 29% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs DC 40% (2025)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.8% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.9% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.6 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$31,629
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
29%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
40%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 32 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 88Excellent Transit
  • Bike 96Biker’s Paradise
  • 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

$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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capitol Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–61.1 mi12Compare →
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified7.64–81.1 mi198Compare →
Eliot-hine MSEnrollment path unverified6.76–81.2 mi374Compare →
Kipp Dc - Northeast Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified5.25–81.2 mi355Compare →

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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

District of Columbia Public Schools

Schools in district
117
Rank in district
#65 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

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) is listed in District of Columbia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of District of Columbia Public Schools, serving approximately 453 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)

What grades does Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) serve?

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)?

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)?

The student-teacher ratio at Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) rank in DC?

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) ranks #115 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) a charter school?

No, Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) a Title I school?

No, Stuart-hobson MS (capitol Hill Cluster) is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 20002)
70,580
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.7
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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