DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School is a public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 328. As part of the DC Prep PCS district, which is ranked 12th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 4-star rating, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA).

DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School has consistently ranked among the top 20 middle schools in DC, with 62.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in ELA in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district average of 35.7%. The school also excels in supporting the performance of specific student subgroups, such as female students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. For example, in the 2018-2019 school year, the school ranked 8th out of 52 DC middle schools for female students and 4th out of 55 DC middle schools for African American students.

Compared to nearby schools like Two Rivers PCS - Young Middle School and Kramer Middle School, DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School stands out for its high academic performance, particularly in ELA, as well as its relatively high spending per student ($23,762 in 2022-2023) and low student-teacher ratio (12.1 in 2022-2023). These factors may contribute to the school's success in supporting the academic growth of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

 100 41st Street NE
       Washington, DC  20019


(202) 396-3780

District: DC Prep PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,762 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  311

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.0%
Hispanic:
6.1%
Two or more races:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Compare Details DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School ranks better than 70% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the DC Prep PCS School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the DC Prep PCS School District. Racial makeup is: African American (92%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School is 10.3. 1 middle schools in the DC Prep PCS School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School is $23,762, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the DC Prep PCS School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School 67th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School 21st of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks DC Prep PCS 12th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 72.02 20th 97 79.4%
2016 77.05 19th 99 80.8%
2017 67.70 30th 108 72.2%
2018 67.02 30th 120 75.0%
2019 59.47 42nd 122 65.6%
2022 30.29 64th 97 34.0%
2023 34.13 72nd 128 43.8%
2024 37.28 67th 126 46.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 25th 35 28.6%
2019 36.40 27th 45 40.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.59 35th 53 34.0%
2024 52.02 20th 55 63.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.48 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.78 27th 110 75.5%
2019 62.72 37th 117 68.4%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.91 7th 90 92.2%
2019 73.78 15th 91 83.5%
2022 33.29 21st 27 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.41 34th 113 69.9%
2019 51.75 47th 113 58.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.94 16th 100 84.0%
2019 72.64 21st 106 80.2%
2023 29.99 44th 60 26.7%
2024 45.01 31st 63 50.8%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 93.32 5th 56 91.1%
2018 94.06 5th 72 93.1%
2019 86.27 9th 75 88.0%
2022 54.56 19th 59 67.8%
2023 65.13 18th 69 73.9%
2024 59.63 21st 70 70.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.43 2nd 29 93.1%
2019 66.19 6th 32 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.78 5th 44 88.6%
2024 73.17 7th 49 85.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.69 7th 53 86.8%
2019 87.53 8th 52 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.99 2nd 46 95.7%
2019 90.56 2nd 50 96.0%
2022 68.36 6th 34 82.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.06 4th 49 91.8%
2019 75.88 11th 53 79.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.60 2nd 55 96.4%
2019 92.04 4th 55 92.7%
2022 73.07 8th 27 70.4%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 0 74 0 2 0 0 1 0 77
2015 0 139 1 6 0 0 6 0 152
2016 0 210 0 6 1 0 6 0 223
2017 0 264 0 9 1 0 7 0 281
2018 0 315 0 13 0 0 7 0 335
2019 0 320 0 16 0 0 5 0 341
2020 0 318 0 20 0 1 3 0 342
2021 0 332 0 16 0 1 3 0 352
2022 0 314 0 17 0 1 4 0 336
2023 0 307 0 16 0 0 5 0 328
2024 0 286 0 19 0 0 6 0 311

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 77 6.0 12.8 96.1
2015 152 14.0 10.8 65.1
2016 223 22.0 10.1 65.9
2017 281 27.0 10.4 n/a
2018 335 32.0 10.4 n/a
2019 341 36.0 9.4 n/a
2020 342 33.5 10.2 n/a
2021 352 34.0 10.3 n/a
2022 336 26.0 12.9 n/a
2023 328 27.0 12.1 n/a
2024 311 30.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 77 6.0 12.8 96.1
2015 152 14.0 10.8 65.1
2016 223 22.0 10.1 65.9
2017 281 27.0 10.4 n/a
2018 335 32.0 10.4 n/a
2019 341 36.0 9.4 n/a
2020 342 33.5 10.2 n/a
2021 352 34.0 10.3 n/a
2022 336 26.0 12.9 n/a
2023 328 27.0 12.1 n/a
2024 311 30.0 10.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,718 (9.2%) $16,914 (90.8%) $18,633
2020 $1,420 (7.6%) $17,282 (92.4%) $18,701
2021 $1,462 (7.9%) $17,151 (92.1%) $18,613
2022 $3,277 (15.3%) $18,084 (84.7%) $21,361
2023 $4,840 (20.4%) $18,922 (79.6%) $23,762

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 72nd of 128 Elementary schools
 21.8%
Ranks 9th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 69 Middle schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)28.215.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS)3523
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)46.118.3
 27.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS)40.725
 15.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)28.912.9
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS)35.724.1
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)34.212.9
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS)31.121.1
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)35.812.9
 22.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS)5023.7
 26.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)40.332.3
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS)52.231.7
 20.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)48.326.3
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (DC Prep PCS)56.829.2
 27.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)6571.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS)69.655.8
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School)5158.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (DC Prep PCS)58.450.8
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students341328
 3.8%
African American320307
 4.1%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1616
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races55


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Students at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School are 92% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 311 students attended DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School.

DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School ranks 21st of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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