Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks in the top 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Shaw's student population of 202 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Shaw ranks within the top 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Shaw is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
66%
62%
White
1%
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center City Pcs - Shaw's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is ranked #84 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Shaw often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Shawis often viewed alongside schools like Center City Pcs - Petworth by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw?
202 students attend Center City Pcs - Shaw.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Center City Pcs - Shaw students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Shaw?
Center City Pcs - Shaw has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Shaw offer ?
Center City Pcs - Shaw offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Center City Pcs - Shaw part of?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is part of Center City PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Center City Pcs - Shaw located?
Center City Pcs - Shaw is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 72 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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