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#93 of 240 schools in DC
Top 38% in state
Washington Latin Pcs - MS
Middle School · Washington Latin Pcs · Washington, DC
A charter middle school in Washington, DC where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011
- Math 58% vs DC 30% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs DC 39% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Latin Pcs - MS score 66% 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
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 34 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Washington Latin Pcs - MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$108,377
Median home value
$722,200
Median rent
$1,636/mo
College educated
54.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital City Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Social Justice PcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 5–8 | 0.6 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Friendship Pcs - Ideal MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 4–8 | 0.8 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Paul Pcs - MSCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washington Latin Pcs
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,650NCES 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.
Washington Latin Pcs - MS is listed in Washington Latin PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Latin Pcs - MS
Washington Latin Pcs - MS is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Washington Latin Pcs, serving approximately 393 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Latin Pcs - MS
What grades does Washington Latin Pcs - MS serve?
Washington Latin Pcs - MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Washington Latin Pcs - MS?
Washington Latin Pcs - MS has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Latin Pcs - MS is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Latin Pcs - MS rank in DC?
Washington Latin Pcs - MS ranks #93 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Washington Latin Pcs - MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Latin Pcs - MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Washington Latin Pcs - MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Latin Pcs - MS has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Latin Pcs - MS a charter school?
Yes, Washington Latin Pcs - MS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Washington Latin Pcs - MS a Title I school?
No, Washington Latin Pcs - MS is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (202) 223-1111
- Area population (ZIP 20011)
- 66,951
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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 20011; 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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