DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS vs KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 317 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
315 students
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
282 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS Washington, District of Columbia | KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 42 | #25 of 142 |
| National rank | #1265 of 15,369 | #14594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 315 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 65.3).
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS is the larger school with 315 students compared with 282.
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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS better than KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS ranks higher (81.4 vs 65.3 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 DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS and KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS: 315. KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS and KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS is 5th of 42 and KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS is 25th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).