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#29 of 240 schools in DC

Top 12% in state

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES

Elementary School · Two Rivers Pcs · Washington, DC

A charter elementary school in Washington, DC where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

820 26TH STREET NE, Washington, DC 20002

  • Math 26% vs DC 33% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs DC 37% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.51 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.1% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.7% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
Math vs. State Avg-6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING), Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$24,862
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

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

Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
33%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))
School
State
37%(2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING))

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 27% across the 9-year record (2017–2025).

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

Based on 16 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES 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 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 60Good Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • 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

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Browne Education CampusEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–80.1 mi442Compare →
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.8PK–30.4 mi273Compare →
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Oklahoma AvenueCharter · enrollment unverified6.2PK0.5 mi160Compare →
Kipp Dc - Connect Academy PcsCharter · enrollment unverified6.5PK–K0.7 mi270Compare →

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.

Two Rivers Pcs

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$24,862NCES 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.

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES is listed in Two Rivers PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES is a public elementary school in Washington, DC, part of Two Rivers Pcs, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

What's said publicly about Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Two Rivers PCS is a school network that includes Young Elementary School, located at 820 26th Street NE. The organization serves students from PK3 through 8th grade and accepts applications via www.myschooldc.org or by email. Its mission focuses on nurturing diverse students to become active participants in their education and responsible members of society. The school emphasizes project-based, hands-on learning and aims to equip graduates with cognitive and social skills for success in high school and college. Two Rivers PCS also operates 4th Street Elementary School and Two Rivers Middle School. The community identifies with values of equity and social justice, noting a journey toward inclusion and anti-racism. The Executive Director has provided a testimonial to the DC Council regarding the school's work.
Sources (1)
  1. www.tworiverspcs.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES

What grades does Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES serve?

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES?

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES rank in DC?

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES ranks #29 of 240 schools in DC.

What is Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES a charter school?

Yes, Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES a Title I school?

No, Two Rivers Pcs - Young ES is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
District of Columbia
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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