Center City PCS - Congress Heights vs Hart MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 773 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Congress Heights
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
251 students
Hart MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Congress Heights Washington, District of Columbia | Hart MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 142 | #34 of 42 |
| National rank | #30616 of 50,301 | #13727 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 251 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 4% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 20.3).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Hart MS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.6).
- •Hart MS is the larger school with 374 students compared with 251.
- •Center City PCS - Congress Heights 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 Center City PCS - Congress Heights better than Hart MS?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Congress Heights ranks higher (42.0 vs 20.3 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 Center City PCS - Congress Heights and Hart MS?
About 773 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Congress Heights: 251. Hart MS: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Congress Heights and Hart MS rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Congress Heights is 67th of 142 and Hart MS is 34th of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).