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Paul Pcs - International High School vs. Powell Elementary School

Should you attend Paul Pcs - International High School or Powell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Paul Pcs - International High School
5800 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Powell Elementary School
1350 Upshur St. Nw
Washington, DC 20011
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Paul Pcs - International High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Powell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Paul Pcs - International High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Powell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-5
Total Students
438 students
497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Pcs - International High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Pcs - International High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Pcs - International High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Pcs - International High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paul PCS School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#174 out of 220 schools in DC
(Bottom 50%)
#60 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul Pcs - International High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in DC)
20-24%
(Top 50% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Pcs - International High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paul PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Top 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Pcs - International High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paul PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Top 30% in DC)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in DC)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Paul Pcs - International High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Paul PCS School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paul Pcs - International High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Powell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
77
Kindergarten Students
-
74
Grade 1 Students
-
76
Grade 2 Students
-
72
Grade 3 Students
-
66
Grade 4 Students
-
68
Grade 5 Students
-
64
Grade 9 Students
156
-
Grade 10 Students
98
-
Grade 11 Students
115
-
Grade 12 Students
69
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Pcs - International High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paul PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
52%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Pcs - International High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paul PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Pcs - International High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paul PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
11%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Pcs - International High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paul PCS School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Pcs - International High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paul PCS School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Pcs - International High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paul PCS School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
48%
(15-16 School Year Data)
13%
(10-11 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Powell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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