Excellent
#6 of 240 schools in DC
Top 2% in state
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
Middle School · The Sojourner Truth School Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter middle school in Washington, DC where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1800 PERRY STREET NE, Washington, DC 20018
- Math 33% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Sojourner Truth School Pcs score 37% proficient, which is above 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
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2022, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The Sojourner Truth School Pcs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$92,569
Median home value
$672,100
Median rent
$1,245/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| Brookland MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 4–8 | 0.9 mi | 214 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $28,778NCES 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.
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is listed in The Sojourner Truth School PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of The Sojourner Truth School Pcs, serving approximately 284 students in grades 6th-10th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Sojourner Truth School Pcs
What grades does The Sojourner Truth School Pcs serve?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend The Sojourner Truth School Pcs?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Sojourner Truth School Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Sojourner Truth School Pcs rank in DC?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs ranks #6 of 240 schools in DC.
What is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
The Sojourner Truth School Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 The Sojourner Truth School Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs a charter school?
Yes, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Sojourner Truth School Pcs a Title I school?
No, The Sojourner Truth School Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (202) 747-0904
- Area population (ZIP 20018)
- 19,956
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 20018; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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