Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES vs Hart MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 553 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Hart MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
| Measure | Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES Washington, District of Columbia | Hart MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 142 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank | #45497 of 50,301 | #13727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 4% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hart MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 18.9).
- •Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES does better on math proficiency (17% vs 4%).
- •Hart MS does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Hart MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.8).
- •Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is the larger school with 409 students compared with 374.
- •Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is a charter school while Hart MS is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES better than Hart MS?
On the Success Index (US), Hart MS ranks higher (20.3 vs 18.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES and Hart MS?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES: 409. Hart MS: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES and Hart MS rank in District of Columbia?
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place ES is 134th of 142 and Hart MS is 34th of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).