Duke Ellington School of the Arts vs Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
589 students
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | Duke Ellington School of the Arts Washington, District of Columbia | Oyster-Adams Bilingual School Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 38 | #13 of 142 |
| National rank | #13675 of 16,910 | #7413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 589 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oyster-Adams Bilingual School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 28.4).
- •Oyster-Adams Bilingual School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Oyster-Adams Bilingual School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Oyster-Adams Bilingual School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 28.0).
- •Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 589.
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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts better than Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
On the Success Index (US), Oyster-Adams Bilingual School ranks higher (75.9 vs 28.4 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 Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oyster-Adams Bilingual School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts: 589. Oyster-Adams Bilingual School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oyster-Adams Bilingual School rank in District of Columbia?
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is 18th of 38 and Oyster-Adams Bilingual School is 13th of 142 among high schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).