Meridian Public Charter School - Elementary School

Meridian Public Charter School - Elementary School

Public Charter School

PK3–5
All
2120 13TH STREET NW 202-387-9830

Rukayatu Bello
202-387-9830
rbello@meridian-dc.org

MTThF: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
W: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
MTThF: 3:55 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
W: 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care availableSliding Scale/VoucherContact school for details

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Meridian Public Charter School - Elementary School

Meridian is a nurturing, inclusive, and supportive learning community. Our academic philosophy embraces the rich diversity of our students while building the foundational skills necessary for success. Our approach encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking both in and beyond the classroom. Meridian offers a continuum of supports that foster academic excellence as well as connection with community. We believe that when students feel safe, valued, and challenged, they thrive both in life and in the classroom.

Meridian Public Charter School - Middle School

Interscholastic Sports
Restorative Justice Program
School Garden

Tennis Club, Lacrosse, Soccer, Drama Club, Garden Club, PreK Adventure, Stitch Squad, Chess Club, Dance

• Meridian partners with EL Education (formerly known as Expeditionary Learning) to provide opportunities to achieve excellent equitable outcomes. The partnership is guided by research-proven resources and practices and professional learning.
• Meridian partners with the local YMCA and Margie's Kids Kare to offer scholarships or reduced-price Aftercare. We offer an affordable Beforecare program, free interscholastic sports, and a free student shuttle that travels between both campuses.
• Meridian’s Multilingual Learners achieved a 100% Median Growth Percentile (MGP) on the ACCESS assessment, with 20% of students exiting the program after meeting proficiency benchmarks.

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Learn more about this school's DC CAPE and accountability scores by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

 

Learn more about this school’s Charter and Financial disclosure statements from the Public Charter School Board at PCSB School Profile Page.

 

Learn more about this school’s Historic Waitlist offers, seats, and applications in prior lottery cycles.

578
  • 69%  Black/African-American
  • 1%  Asian
  • 30%  Hispanic / Latino
  • <1%  Native American / Alaska Native
  • <1%  Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander
  • <1%  White non-Hispanic
  • 1%  Multiracial
Grade
Lottery Seats
Waitlist length on Results Day
Waitlist offers made by October 2024
PK3
80
3
3
PK4
40
1
1
K
30
0
0
1
15
0
0
2
10
1
1
3
15
0
0
4
15
0
0
5
10
0
0
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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2120 13TH STREET NW

Ward 1

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