A+
Excellent
98/100

Hearst ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3950 37th St. NW, Washington, DC 20008
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in District of Columbia
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in District of Columbia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against District of Columbia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
337
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$36K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%93/1002.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 10% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with District of Columbia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in District of Columbia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+29 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+33 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the District of Columbia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%75%reading +0 pts, math -11 pts30th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +8 pts, math +6 pts68th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3950 37th St. NW
City Washington
ZIP Code 20008
District 1100030
NCES School ID 110003000183
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20008

Understanding the community around Hearst ES helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $123,134
Per Capita Income $110,240
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 89.5%
High School or Higher 98.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $905,900
Median Rent $2,212
Owner-Occupied 36.1%
Renter-Occupied 63.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hearst ES.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 54.9%
Black 18.7%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.0%
Asian 7.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 337
Teachers (FTE) 29.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hearst ES?
Hearst ES has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hearst ES?
Hearst ES has 337 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Hearst ES serve?
Hearst ES serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hearst ES receive per student?
Hearst ES receives $36,134 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hearst ES in 20008 ▼
Avg Home Value
$830,943
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,240
1-Year Change
-0.5%
% Renters
63.9%

Other Schools in 20008

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026