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Best Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
Shaw, Washington, DC has 18 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,911 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Shaw meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
The top high schools in Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Banneker Hs
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students
2. Cardozo Education Campus
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 639 Students
3. Dunbar Hs
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades 4 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Mckinley Ms
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
3. Kipp Dc - Will Academy Pcs
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Projected Test Scores
Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in Shaw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garrison Es
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
2. School Without Walls At Francis-stevens
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 479 Students
3. Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook
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Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
4. Thomson Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
5. Kipp Dc - Lead Academy Pcs
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Projected Test Scores
Kipp Dc Pcs • Charter • Grades 1 - 4 • 383 Students
6. Seaton Es
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
7. Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Friendship Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 252 Students
8. Cleveland Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
9. Center City Pcs - Shaw
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Center City Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 Students
10. Walker-jones Education Campus
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Projected Test Scores
District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 337 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in Shaw, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shaw, Washington, DC has a total population of 14,594 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shaw, 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 Shaw, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
58.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shaw, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shaw, 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 Shaw, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shaw, Washington, DC
How many schools are in Shaw, Washington, DC?
Shaw, Washington, DC has 18 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,911 students in total.
How do schools in Shaw perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Shaw score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Shaw meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shaw?
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: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations