Hope Community PCS - Tolson vs Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in District of Columbia, United States, 399 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Community PCS - Tolson
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
298 students
| Measure | Hope Community PCS - Tolson Washington, District of Columbia | Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #117 of 142 | #122 of 142 |
| National rank | #44282 of 50,301 | #44600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 232 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.9 vs 20.4).
- •Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland does better on math proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 21%).
- •Hope Community PCS - Tolson does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.7).
- •Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland is the larger school with 298 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 Hope Community PCS - Tolson better than Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hope Community PCS - Tolson and Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland?
About 399 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Community PCS - Tolson: 232. Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Community PCS - Tolson and Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland rank in District of Columbia?
Hope Community PCS - Tolson is 117th of 142 and Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland is 122nd of 142 among elementary schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).