Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students (19-20)
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
16%
Black
(19-20)98%
67%
White
(19-20)n/a
12%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School?
450 students attend Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School offer ?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School part of?
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Middle School is part of Achievement Preparatory Academy Public Charter School District.
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