Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 13% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
74%
19%
Black
24%
62%
White
2%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
56%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School's ranking?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School is ranked #95 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School often compared to?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capital City Pcs - Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School?
329 students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School offer ?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School part of?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School is part of E.L. Haynes PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School located?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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