STUART HOBSON MS CAPITOL HILL CLUSTER

Stuart Hobson MS Capitol Hill Cluster is a Title I public middle school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 422 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Stuart Hobson MS Capitol Hill Cluster has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Stuart Hobson Middle School, located in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C., serves as a central component of the Capitol Hill Cluster of schools. As part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system, the school is situated in a vibrant community, benefiting from its proximity to the U.S. Capitol and the diverse academic and cultural resources of the nation’s capital. The school is known for fostering an environment that encourages middle-school-aged students to engage in rigorous academic work while developing social-emotional maturity during their formative years.

The school’s mission emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community involvement, often leveraging its location to provide unique extracurricular opportunities and partnerships. As part of a "cluster" model, Stuart Hobson often collaborates closely with its feeder elementary schools, aiming to provide a seamless educational pathway for local families. With a focus on preparing students for high school success, the school offers a blend of core academic instruction and a variety of enrichment programs, striving to create a comprehensive learning experience for the diverse student body it serves.

For more information, contact Stuart Hobson MS Capitol Hill Cluster at (202) 671-6010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.