Capital City PCS - Lower School vs Capital City PCS - MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City PCS - Lower School
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
323 students
Capital City PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
344 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - Lower School Washington, District of Columbia | Capital City PCS - MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 142 | #20 of 42 |
| National rank | #42214 of 50,301 | #10339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 323 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital City PCS - MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 24.1).
- •Capital City PCS - Lower School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Capital City PCS - MS does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Capital City PCS - MS does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Capital City PCS - MS is the larger school with 344 students compared with 323.
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 Capital City PCS - Lower School better than Capital City PCS - MS?
On the Success Index (US), Capital City PCS - MS ranks higher (37.6 vs 24.1 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 Capital City PCS - Lower School and Capital City PCS - MS?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - Lower School: 323. Capital City PCS - MS: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - Lower School and Capital City PCS - MS rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - Lower School is 105th of 142 and Capital City PCS - MS is 20th of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).