Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's student population of 227 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
59%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson's ranking?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is ranked #187 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Hope Community Pcs - Tolson often compared to?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolsonis often viewed alongside schools like Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Pcs - Brookland, Harmony Dc Pcs - School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
227 students attend Hope Community Pcs - Tolson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson students are Black, and 41% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Pcs - Tolson?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hope Community Pcs - Tolson offer ?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson part of?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is part of HOPE Community PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Community Pcs - Tolson located?
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 6 other public schools located in Edgewood.
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