Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho serves 498 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20% in DC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho's student population of 498 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
20%
63%
White
35%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 schools are Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho often compared to?
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How many students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho?
498 students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho offer ?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho part of?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho is part of Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho located?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - Calle Ocho is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
School Reviews
5 4/26/2024
Two of my children went through Mundo Verde, and we loved the community, what they learned in their expeditions, and the level of Spanish. Now in middle school and high school, they are doing very well in different schools, but they (and us) remember dearly their time at Mundo Verde.
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