B
Good
72/100

Perry Street Preparatory PCS

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1800 PERRY STREET NE, Washington, DC 20018
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in District of Columbia
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

72
Repit Score
out of 100
455
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.07 in 2009–19; 71st percentile in District of Columbia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 72% 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 +17 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 proficiency32% (−1 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−17 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
Black27%12%reading -3 pts, math -8 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income22%8%reading -1 pts, math -7 pts34th 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 1800 PERRY STREET NE
City Washington
ZIP Code 20018
District 1100011
NCES School ID 110001100225
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20018

Understanding the community around Perry Street Preparatory PCS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,552
Per Capita Income $53,243
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 46.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.8%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $637,900
Median Rent $1,253
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Perry Street Preparatory PCS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.6%
Hispanic/Latino 11.9%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.9%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 455
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. 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 Perry Street Preparatory PCS?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS has 455 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Perry Street Preparatory PCS serve?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Perry Street Preparatory PCS receive per student?
Perry Street Preparatory PCS receives $32,168 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Perry Street Preparatory PCS in 20018 ▼
Avg Home Value
$549,493
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,057
1-Year Change
+0.6%
% Renters
43.4%

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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