Serving 155 students in grades 4-6, Excel Academy Pcs Lead 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
155 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
99%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Excel Academy PCS School District
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% DC state average).
How many students attend Excel Academy Pcs Lead?
155 students attend Excel Academy Pcs Lead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Excel Academy Pcs Lead students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excel Academy Pcs Lead?
Excel Academy Pcs Lead has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Excel Academy Pcs Lead offer ?
Excel Academy Pcs Lead offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Excel Academy Pcs Lead part of?
Excel Academy Pcs Lead is part of Excel Academy PCS School District.
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