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Best Schools in South West, Washington, DC
South West, Washington, DC has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,765 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in South West don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South West, Washington, DC
The top high schools in South West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 300 Students
2. Eastern Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 865 Students
3. Ballou Hs
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
Best Middle Schools in South West, Washington, DC
The top middle schools in South West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Global Pcs
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Projected Test Scores
Washington Global Pcs • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
2. Jefferson Ms Academy
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South West, Washington, DC
The top elementary schools in South West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Ness Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
2. Amidon-bowen Es
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
3. Excel Academy
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District Of Columbia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 387 Students
4. Eagle Academy Pcs - Capitol Riverfront
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Eagle Academy Pcs • Charter • Grades Pre K - 3 • 128 Students
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Education & Community Snapshot in South West, Washington, DC
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South West, Washington, DC has a total population of 16,447 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 68% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South West, 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 South West, Washington, DC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South West, Washington, DC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South West, 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 South West, Washington, DC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South West, Washington, DC
How many schools are in South West, Washington, DC?
South West, Washington, DC has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,765 students in total.
How do schools in South West perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South West score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in South West don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South West?
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: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 7%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations