DC Scholars PCS

DC Scholars PCS

Public Charter School

PK3–8
All
5601 EAST CAPITOL STREET SE 202-559-6138

Dr. Simmons
202-559-6138 ext. 22129
tsimmons@dcscholars.org

8:30a.m.-3:30p.m.

6:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
3:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Before and after care availableFee-basedContact school for details

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DC Scholars PCS

DC Scholars exists to eliminate the opportunity gap in Washington, DC, particularly in Ward 7, by providing access and opportunities to address global inequalities. DC Scholars provides historically marginalized students with a meaningful, high-quality educational experience by providing rigorous academic and social emotional education through: culturally responsive instruction, family partnership and community support.

Extended Year
School Garden

Focused, progressive educational approach, Extended day and year

• DC Scholars serves our families and community. As a Community School, we have several partnerships that allow us to offer wrap-around services that support the whole child and family.
• Accelerates the learning of every child by providing high-quality curriculum and offering daily small learning groups to provide each child with the academic support and caring encouragement.
• Students can participate in cheerleading, basketball, track, yearbook, coding, drumming, coding, student government, and National Junior Honors Society.

Math

Student Proficiency Levels

  • 38.3%
  • 37.6%
  • 17.2%
  • n<10
  • n<10
ELA

Student Proficiency Levels

  • 30.6%
  • 29.2%
  • 22.5%
  • 16.5%
  • 1.05%
  • Level 1: Did Not Yet Meet Expectations

  • Level 2: Partially Met Expectations

  • Level 3: Approached Expectations

  • Level 4: Met Expectations

  • Level 5: Exceeded Expectations

532
  • 94.2%  Black/African-American
  • 1.1%  Asian
  • 1.9%  Hispanic / Latino
  • <1%  Native American / Alaska Native
  • <1%  Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
  • <1%  White non-Hispanic
  • 2.1%  Multiracial
Grade
Lottery Seats
Waitlist length on Results Day
Waitlist offers made by October 2023
PK3
50
4
4
PK4
25
1
1
K
40
3
3
1
30
3
3
2
35
4
4
3
25
1
1
4
15
1
1
5
15
4
4
6
10
23
7
7
10
8
3
8
5
9
1
Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at osse@dc.gov.

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5601 EAST CAPITOL STREET SE

Ward 7

Ward 7
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96, W4, P14
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Capitol Heights; Southern Ave