Top Rankings
Lee Montessori 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 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 502 students in Lee Montessori PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Lee Montessori PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
2 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
502 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lee Montessori PCS School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 57 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.55
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
54%
63%
% White
27%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,749 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,542 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,749
$31,299
Spending / Student
$20,542
$31,192
Best Lee Montessori PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Montessori Pcs - Brookland
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3025 4th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 779-9740
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Montessori Pcs - East End
Charter School
2345 R Street Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 996-6700
Grades: PK-3
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District manages 2 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District is ranked #7 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lee Montessori PCS School District?
54% of Lee Montessori PCS School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lee Montessori PCS School District?
Lee Montessori PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Lee Montessori PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,542 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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