The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Capital City Pcs - Ms
Capital City Public Charter School's middle school campus sits on Peabody Street NW in Washington, D.C., serving grades five through eight. As a charter school operating under the Capital City PCS network, it functions independently of the traditional D.C. public school system while remaining publicly funded and open to families across the city through the charter lottery. The school's enrollment is modest for a four-grade middle school, with students distributed fairly evenly across the grade levels.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, who make up about two-thirds of enrollment. Black students represent roughly a fifth of the population, with small shares of white, Asian, and multiracial students rounding out the roster. The school does not report free-or-reduced-price lunch figures, nor does it publish rates for English learners or students with individualized education programs, so the economic and special-population picture is incomplete from the available data. Given the demographics, a parent may want to ask the school directly about its supports for English language learners and students with disabilities.
The district brief notes that Capital City PCS uses the EL Education model and runs an inclusion program, both of which speak to an instructional approach built around project-based learning, character development, and integrated classrooms. Beyond those publicly reported program details, the available data does not describe specific course offerings, extracurricular activities, staffing ratios, or discipline practices, so those pieces of the picture are absent here.
On state assessments, the most recent results are low. In the 2024-25 school year, the share of students meeting or exceeding expectations in math was quite small, and in English language arts the proficient share was also low, though somewhat higher than math. Science results from the 2022-23 school year paint a similar picture, with fifth-grade proficiency low and eighth-grade proficiency reported in a range near zero. Participation rates on the science assessments were strong, so the low scores are not a function of students sitting out the test. These are results a parent should weigh carefully and discuss with school leadership, asking what the current improvement strategy looks like and how growth is measured beyond proficiency.
Because this is a middle school serving grades five through eight, there is no graduation rate to report. That metric applies to high schools and does not exist for this grade band.
The school sits in a part of Washington where housing costs run high. Typical home values in the surrounding zip code are above the District of Columbia's already elevated state benchmark and well above national figures, reflecting the broader reality of D.C. real estate. Rents in the area are also substantial. For families considering moving nearby, the housing market is demanding. The broader city context is one of a government-driven economy anchored by federal employment, international institutions, and a large professional sector, with cultural and civic resources distributed across many distinct neighborhoods rather than concentrated in a single downtown.
No trend data was available to show whether proficiency rates are improving, flat, or declining over time. The comparison fact-set that would position this school against nearby peers was not provided, so it is not possible to say here how its results stack up against other D.C. charter or traditional public middle schools. A parent researching options would benefit from pulling that comparison directly.
What the data does convey is a small charter middle school with a strong Hispanic majority, an EL Education instructional model, an inclusion orientation, and a location in an expensive part of the city. Its state assessment results are currently low across all three tested subjects. Families drawn to the charter model and the EL Education approach may find the school's philosophy appealing, but the academic results warrant direct conversation with the school about its plans and its approach to student growth.
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