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Washington Latin PCS - MS

5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011 · (202) 223-1111 · District of Columbia
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL389 STUDENTS
Enrollment
389
Middle
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 345
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 10.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
96
Grade 6
97
Grade 7
98
Grade 8
98
Student demographics
White
19450%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 13%
Hispanic
5715%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 19%
Black
9925%
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 62%
Asian
103%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
297%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20753%
Female
18247%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
74.5%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
58.4%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
389
+22 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 12.8:1
% White
50%
was 44%
% Hispanic
15%
was 9%
% Black
25%
was 40%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Washington Latin PCS - MS

Washington Latin PCS - MS is a middle-grades school of mid-tier scale in Washington, District of Columbia, overseen by Washington Latin PCS, educateing 389 students in grades 5 through 8.

Across the 3 schools in Washington Latin PCS (1,130 students total), Washington Latin PCS - MS accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Washington Latin PCS - MS shows that 50% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder is composed of 25% Black, 15% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Asian. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 38%.

On the resource side, Washington Latin PCS - MS lists 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 10.8:1, putting Washington Latin PCS - MS higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for District of Columbia put the typical household earns roughly $109,870 per year, 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Washington Latin PCS - MS is one of 247 public schools in District of Columbia (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students).

Washington Latin PCS - Upper School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Washington Latin PCS - MS.

The school occupies a city-core site. Washington Latin PCS - MS is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Washington Latin PCS - MS has grew 6%, going from 367 students in 2018 to 389 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment contracted from 40% to 25% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.8:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
Washington Latin PCS - MS
District
Washington Latin PCS
Address
5200 2ND STREET NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 223-1111
County
District of Columbia
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
389
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110001900324
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Washington Latin PCS - MS
What is the total enrollment at Washington Latin PCS - MS?
Washington Latin PCS - MS enrolls approximately 389 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does Washington Latin PCS - MS serve?
Washington Latin PCS - MS serves grades 05-08.
How many teachers does Washington Latin PCS - MS have?
Washington Latin PCS - MS employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
How diverse is Washington Latin PCS - MS?
Washington Latin PCS - MS reports a student body of 50% White, 15% Hispanic, 25% Black, 3% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Washington Latin PCS - MS?
Washington Latin PCS - MS is overseen by Washington Latin PCS in District of Columbia.
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