C
Below Average
52/100

Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1404 JACKSON STREET NE, Washington, DC 20017
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in District of Columbia
Growth
B
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

52
Repit Score
out of 100
361
Students
enrolled
8.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.13 in 2009–19; 55th percentile in District of Columbia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 55% 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 −39 points worse 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 proficiency27% (−6 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−7 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
Black22%22%reading -8 pts, math +2 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -11 pts, math -2 pts21st 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 1404 JACKSON STREET NE
City Washington
ZIP Code 20017
District 1100044
NCES School ID 110004400275
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20017

Understanding the community around Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $97,507
Per Capita Income $52,162
Poverty Rate 11.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 47.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $661,200
Median Rent $1,739
Owner-Occupied 58.9%
Renter-Occupied 41.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 63.7%
Hispanic/Latino 26.0%
White 5.5%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 361
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS has 361 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.0:1.
What grades does Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS serve?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS receive per student?
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS receives $31,265 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS in 20017 ▼
Avg Home Value
$535,058
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,405
1-Year Change
+0.1%
% Renters
41.1%

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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