Top Rankings
BASIS DC PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 690 students in BASIS DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in BASIS DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
690 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
BASIS DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 57 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
10%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
19%
63%
% White
49%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,530 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,916 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,530
$31,299
Spending / Student
$14,916
$31,192
Best BASIS DC PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Dc Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 804-6390
Grades: 5-12
| 690 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to BASIS DC PCS School District?
BASIS DC PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 690 students.
What is the rank of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District is ranked #1 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in BASIS PCS School District?
49% of BASIS PCS School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of BASIS PCS School District?
BASIS PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is BASIS PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,916 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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