AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC vs Johnson MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
98 students
Johnson MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
307 students
| Measure | AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC Washington, District of Columbia | Johnson MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #39 of 42 |
| National rank | – | #14018 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 98 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 20% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •Johnson MS is the larger school with 307 students compared with 98.
- •AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC is a charter school while Johnson 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 AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC better than Johnson MS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC and Johnson MS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC: 98. Johnson MS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC and Johnson MS rank in District of Columbia?
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Parklands at THEARC is unranked and Johnson MS is 39th of 42 among other schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).