DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS vs Hope Community PCS - Tolson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 268 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
308 students
Hope Community PCS - Tolson
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
| Measure | DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS Washington, District of Columbia | Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 42 | #117 of 142 |
| National rank | #3176 of 15,369 | #44282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 308 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 15% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 20.9).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS does better on math proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
- •DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS is the larger school with 308 students compared with 232.
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 - Edgewood MS better than Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
On the Success Index (US), DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS ranks higher (70.7 vs 20.9 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 - Edgewood MS and Hope Community PCS - Tolson?
About 268 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS: 308. Hope Community PCS - Tolson: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS and Hope Community PCS - Tolson rank in District of Columbia?
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood MS is 7th of 42 and Hope Community PCS - Tolson is 117th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).