Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 781 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Oyster-adams Bilingual School's student population of 781 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
781 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Oyster-adams Bilingual School ranks within the top 10% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oyster-adams Bilingual School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 220 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
50%
19%
Black
3%
63%
White
38%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Oyster-adams Bilingual School's ranking?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is ranked #18 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Oyster-adams Bilingual School often compared to?
Oyster-adams Bilingual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie Reed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Oyster-adams Bilingual School?
781 students attend Oyster-adams Bilingual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oyster-adams Bilingual School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oyster-adams Bilingual School?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oyster-adams Bilingual School offer ?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oyster-adams Bilingual School part of?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is part of District Of Columbia School District.
In what neighborhood is Oyster-adams Bilingual School located?
Oyster-adams Bilingual School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
School Reviews
Review Oyster-adams Bilingual School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
