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Best Schools in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC has 14 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,006 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Columbia Heights meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Columbia Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Heights Education Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1567 Students
2. Roosevelt Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
3. Cardozo Education Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Columbia Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macfarland Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
2. E.l. Haynes Pcs - Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
E.l. Haynes Pcs • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Columbia Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marie Reed Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Garrison Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
3. School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
4. Tubman Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 540 Students
5. Raymond Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
6. Cleveland Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
7. H.d. Cooke Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC has a total population of 35,161 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbia Heights, Washington, DC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbia Heights, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC?
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,006 students in total.
How do schools in Columbia Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Columbia Heights score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Columbia Heights meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbia Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations