Serving 238 students in grades 9-12, Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
90%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-84%
66%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School is 80-84%, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 66%.
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School?
238 students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School students are Black, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School part of?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Capitol Hill Elementary School is part of Cesar Chavez Public Charter School For Public Policy School District.
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