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Best Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Congress Heights, Washington, DC has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,652 students. On average they score 11% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Congress Heights meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Congress Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ballou Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
2. Ballou Stay Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
Best Middle Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Congress Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hart Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
2. Kipp Dc - Honor Academy Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
3. Johnson Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Congress Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center City Pcs - Congress Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center City Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 249 Students
2. Kipp Dc - Inspire Academy Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 1 - 4 • 227 Students
3. Malcolm X Es At Green
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
4. King Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
5. Simon Es
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
6. Eagle Academy Pcs - Congress Heights
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 284 Students
7. Kipp Dc - Pride Academy Pcs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - KG • 162 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Congress Heights, Washington, DC has a total population of 12,572 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Congress 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 Congress 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
48.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Congress Heights, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Congress 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 Congress Heights, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Congress Heights, Washington, DC?
Congress Heights, Washington, DC has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,652 students in total.
How do schools in Congress Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Congress Heights score 11% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Congress Heights meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Congress 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: 12%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations