Serving 377 students in grades 5-8, 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 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- 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 377 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 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 0.47, 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
#105 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
67%
19%
Black
29%
63%
White
3%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
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 E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School's ranking?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School is ranked #105 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?
377 students attend E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School?
E.l. Haynes Pcs - Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 5-8 (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 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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