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Rocketship Education DC PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,378 students in Rocketship Education DC PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Rocketship Education DC PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
3 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
1,378 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rocketship Education DC PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
91%
63%
% White
1%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,811 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,298 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,811
$31,299
Spending / Student
$29,298
$31,192
Best Rocketship Education DC PCS School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocketship Pcs - Infinity Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5450 3rd Street Ne
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 627-2256
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Rocketship Pcs - Legacy Prep
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4250 Massachusetts Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 803-7004
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 803-7004
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Rocketship Pcs - Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2335 Raynolds Place Se
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 750-7177
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocketship Education DC PCS School District?
Rocketship Education DC PCS School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,378 students.
What is the rank of Rocketship Education PCS School District?
Rocketship Education PCS School District is ranked #52 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocketship Education PCS School District?
91% of Rocketship Education PCS School District students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocketship Education PCS School District?
Rocketship Education PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Rocketship Education PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,298 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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