For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in HOPE Community PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in HOPE Community PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
244 Schools
# Students
232 Students
93,597 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
8,610 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
HOPE Community PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
38%
19%
% Black
58%
62%
% White
4%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $59,638 is higher than the state median of $30,796. The school district revenue/student has grown by 164% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $64,250 is higher than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has grown by 161% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$59,638
$30,796
Spending / Student
$64,250
$30,691
Best HOPE Community PCS School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Community Pcs - Tolson
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2917 8th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Washington, DC 20017
(202) 832-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to HOPE Community PCS School District?
HOPE Community PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 232 students.
What is the rank of HOPE Community PCS School District?
HOPE Community PCS School District is ranked #50 out of 56 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE Community PCS School District?
58% of HOPE Community PCS School District students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE Community PCS School District?
HOPE Community PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is HOPE Community PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $64,250 is higher than the state median of $30,691. The school district spending/student has grown by 161% over four school years.
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