District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, District of Columbia · 50,131 students · 116 schools
Enrollment
50,131
Schools
116
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Proficiency trend
Percent of students proficient on the state assessment.
| School year | Math | Reading / ELA |
|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 29.7% | 32.1% |
| 2016–17 | 32.2% | 35.1% |
| 2017–18 | 34.2% | 40.5% |
Where this district could improve
Math proficiency
Worth 50% of the formula; you're at 30% of max points.
ELA proficiency
Worth 50% of the formula; you're at 40% of max points.
Schools in this district
Methodology & sources
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) directory (as of 2018)
- U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts assessment results (as of 2018)
- DC accountability framework (1-5). Phase 1a uses math+ELA proficiency only with generic regime cutpoints; per-state component weights ship in Phase 1b. (as of 2026-05-27)
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Data last refreshed August 7, 2026.