School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail serves 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
82%
63%
White
1%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School For Arts In Learning PCS (SAIL) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% DC state average).
How many students attend School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail?
145 students attend School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail?
School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail offer ?
School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail part of?
School For Arts In Learning Pcs Sail is part of School For Arts In Learning PCS (SAIL) School District.
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