Serving 97 students in grades 5-8, Social Justice Pcs ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Social Justice Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Social Justice Pcs's student population of 97 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 166% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Social Justice Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Social Justice Pcs is 0.29, 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
#150 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
83%
62%
White
n/a
14%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Social Justice Pcs's ranking?
Social Justice Pcs is ranked #150 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Social Justice Pcs?
97 students attend Social Justice Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Social Justice Pcs students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Social Justice Pcs?
Social Justice Pcs has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Social Justice Pcs offer ?
Social Justice Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Social Justice Pcs part of?
Social Justice Pcs is part of Social Justice PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Social Justice Pcs located?
Social Justice Pcs is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 62 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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