DC PREPARATORY ACADEMY PCS EDGEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the DC Prep PCS school district, located in Washington, DC with about 332 students offering grade levels from 4th 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 32 teachers, DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

DC Prep Academy’s Edgewood Middle Campus, located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C., is part of a high-performing network of public charter schools serving students in the nation’s capital. The school operates with a rigorous academic focus, emphasizing college readiness and character development. By maintaining a structured environment and high expectations, the middle school aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide students with the foundational skills necessary to excel in selective high schools and beyond.

The campus culture is defined by a "results-oriented" philosophy, supported by a curriculum that balances core subjects like math and literacy with intentional social-emotional learning. Beyond academics, the school actively promotes a sense of community through its core values, often referred to as the "PREP" values (Pride, Responsibility, Effort, and Perseverance). With a strong commitment to family engagement and extended school days, the Edgewood Middle Campus strives to create a supportive, college-bound ecosystem that prepares its diverse student body for long-term academic and personal success.

For more information, contact DC Preparatory Academy PCS Edgewood Middle at (202) 832-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.