Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Trinidad 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 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center City Pcs - Trinidad ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Trinidad's student population of 200 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Trinidad 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 Center City Pcs - Trinidad is 0.13, which is less 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
#110 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
93%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Trinidad's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad is ranked #110 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Trinidad often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Trinidadis often viewed alongside schools like Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools For Public Policy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Trinidad?
200 students attend Center City Pcs - Trinidad.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Center City Pcs - Trinidad students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Trinidad?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Trinidad offer ?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Trinidad part of?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Trinidad located?
Center City Pcs - Trinidad is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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