Ida B. Wells MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20011 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#1 of 42 middle schools in District of Columbia
#184 of 15,369 nationally
About Ida B. Wells MS
Ida B. Wells MS is a public middle located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 521 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 1st of 42 ranked middle schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 521.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Ida B. Wells MS ranks 1st of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Ida B. Wells MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Coolidge HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 79 m away
Whittier ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 81 m away
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
323 students · 736 m away
Capital City PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
344 students · 736 m away
Capital City PCS - HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
348 students · 736 m away
Paul PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
328 students · 762 m away
Paul PCS - International HS
Washington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
439 students · 762 m away
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
172 students · 831 m away
Friendship PCS - Ideal Elementary
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
212 students · 831 m away
Center City PCS - Brightwood
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students · 859 m away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Hardy MS
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Jefferson MS Academy
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Brookland MS
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ida B. Wells MS a good school?
Ida B. Wells MS has a Success Index (US) of 91.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1 of 42 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ida B. Wells MS rank in District of Columbia?
Ida B. Wells MS ranks #1 of 42 middle schools in District of Columbia and #184 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells MS?
Ida B. Wells MS had 521 students in 2025.
Is Ida B. Wells MS a elementary school or a high school?
Ida B. Wells MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ida B. Wells MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ida B. Wells MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.