Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook's student population of 530 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2011
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 30, 2025
School Rankings
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks within the top 30% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 220 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
28%
63%
White
23%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Mundo Verde is an Expeditionary Learning school and D.C.`s first school dedicated to both education for sustainability and Spanish-English biliteracy. Mundo Verde`s doors opened in August 2011, and currently offers preschool through fourth grade and will grow through fifth grade which will be added in 2016. Mundo Verde promotes selfdiscovery and critical thinking, encourages teamwork, builds character, and capitalizes on children`s innate spirit of adventure through handson, projectbased learning. Our social curriculum utilizes the responsive classroom approach, which is based on the premise that children learn best when they have both academic and social-emotional skills. We believe that all students benefit from the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. The school`s focus on sustainability, health and wellness teaches that natural, social, and economic systems are linked and interdependent. The school is a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was awarded the 2013 Mayor`s Sustainability Award, is an Ashoka Changemaker School, and a Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Partner School.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook's ranking?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is ranked #46 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook?
530 students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook offer ?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook part of?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is part of Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook located?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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