Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students (19-20)
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)5%
16%
Black
(19-20)95%
67%
White
(19-20)n/a
12%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
3%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School?
133 students attend Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School offer ?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School part of?
Cesar Chavez Pcs For Public Policy - Parkside Middle School is part of Cesar Chavez Public Charter School For Public Policy School District.
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