Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 215 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
87%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
56%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #165 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Payne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
215 students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill located?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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