Center City PCS - Petworth vs MacFarland MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 600 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center City PCS - Petworth
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
MacFarland MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Center City PCS - Petworth Washington, District of Columbia | MacFarland MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 142 | #30 of 42 |
| National rank | #35078 of 50,301 | #12911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 255 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center City PCS - Petworth scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 24.7).
- •Center City PCS - Petworth does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Center City PCS - Petworth does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •MacFarland MS does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.8).
- •MacFarland MS is the larger school with 486 students compared with 255.
- •Center City PCS - Petworth is a charter school while MacFarland 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 - Petworth better than MacFarland MS?
On the Success Index (US), Center City PCS - Petworth ranks higher (35.3 vs 24.7 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 - Petworth and MacFarland MS?
About 600 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center City PCS - Petworth: 255. MacFarland MS: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center City PCS - Petworth and MacFarland MS rank in District of Columbia?
Center City PCS - Petworth is 75th of 142 and MacFarland MS is 30th of 42 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).