PAUL PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Paul PCS Middle School is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the Paul PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 228 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 19 teachers, Paul PCS Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Paul Public Charter School (PCS) Middle School, located in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a prominent educational institution dedicated to preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school operates with a focus on rigorous academic standards, character development, and creating a supportive community environment. By emphasizing a culture of high expectations and personalized instruction, Paul PCS seeks to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its diverse student body is equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for college and career readiness.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its strong commitment to "The Paul Way," a set of core values that promotes integrity, perseverance, and service among its students. The school actively integrates extracurricular opportunities and socio-emotional support systems to foster holistic growth. As part of a mission-driven charter network, Paul PCS Middle School prides itself on maintaining a close-knit school climate where families are encouraged to be partners in their child's educational journey, ultimately aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their local and global communities.

For more information, contact Paul PCS Middle School at (202) 291-7499 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5800 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
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PAUL PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 228 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington, DC

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
DC Public Charter School Board
District:
Paul PCS
Total Students:
228
Teachers:
19.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 228 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PAUL PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
70.6%
Hispanic/Latino
29.4%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.