ACHIEVEMENT PREPARATORY PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Achievement Preparatory Public Charter School (Achievement Prep) is a mission-driven middle school located in the Ward 8 community of Washington, D.C. The school is built upon the core philosophy that all students, regardless of their background or zip code, are capable of achieving high academic success when provided with a rigorous curriculum, supportive environment, and a culture of high expectations. Their instructional model focuses heavily on college readiness, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap by fostering both academic mastery and the development of strong character traits such as perseverance, integrity, and leadership.

Beyond its academic focus, Achievement Prep emphasizes a structured and disciplined school culture designed to maximize learning time and foster community. The school prides itself on a "whole child" approach, offering robust support systems to ensure students remain engaged and motivated. By maintaining a clear emphasis on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to selective high schools and eventually college, Achievement Prep serves as a key pillar in the Southeast D.C. educational landscape, committed to transforming the life trajectories of its students through intensive instruction and consistent mentorship.

908 Wahler Pl SE
Washington, DC 20032
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ACHIEVEMENT PREPARATORY PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Washington, DC with about 476 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
Total Students:
476
Teachers:
32
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
4th Grade
5th Grade
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 476 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACHIEVEMENT PREPARATORY PCS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.5%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.