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Kimball Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 312 students

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Posted October 4, 2009

Teachers who care passionately about the children in their care.


Posted October 3, 2009

Teachers genuinely care about their students' academic, social, and emotional development.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 4, 2009

Awesome, caring school. I have a long term relationship with this school and have had good and bad situations in both academics and behavior. The bad ones were handled expeditiously and fairly. The good outweigh the bad 100 fold. Accolades to a Principal and staff who make it happen even when the spotlight is not on. To them every day is another chance to make a positive change in the life of a child(ren). Thank you.


Posted October 14, 2008

I would just like to say that Kimball is an excellent school. If your child has the priviledge of attending Kimball elementary school then he or she is truly blessed. I was very honored to have had the opportunity to be Ms. W. Smith's teacher's assistant and to work with an awesome principal as Ms. Miller. Your child/children will truly thrive and reach their full potential. You couldn't ask for a more loving, nurturing and professional environment all in one. Just enter the school and you will see what I mean. Mrs. LaJuan Dugger


Posted September 7, 2008

Ms. Miller is a great principal to me, and I just met her this year. My daughter just started K and she made me feel safe to leave my child. Her teacher Ms. W. Smith loves her students and is passionate about education. Thank you! Keep Up the Good Work Kimball!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2008

I love this school so much because of the principle . Sheila Miller, she is a tough cookie, but she loves her children and the parents...she wants the best for her kids and she keeps everyone in line ! Love ya Ms. Miller hope you stick around for a long long time May God bless her ! cristella
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2007

TZhis school, like most in the area is ncredibly deficient in servingthe needs of our children. It starts with the administration down. What is focused on is test scores only and not how to really teach children to think. The school discipline systems are very negative and punitive instead of focusing on the positive.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

Kimball has incredible teachers and staff. The principal is no non-sense yet compassionate.
—Submitted by P., a parent


Posted March 29, 2006

Kimball is a good school the principle and counselors work with the students and teachers. they have afterschool programs for the kids such as baseball, tennis, dance, and tutoring. There is a nice computer lab and music room. The PTA is good and the school had a really good holiday program in winter of 05. all in all a good school. Pat
—Submitted by Patrick Beverly, a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
27%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 50% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
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Climate rating
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Overall academic rating

6

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*Test scores are based on 2012 DC-CAS results from the District of Columbia.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. The data is for the 2012 school year and is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Climate ratings

Starting in fall 2013, we plan to release a climate rating as part of this school's overall GreatSchools Rating. The climate rating will be based on survey data about various aspects of this school's climate, such as safety, cleanliness, expectations for students, parent involvement, and more.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 80%
Hispanic 1% 12%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 193%N/A70%
Special education 210%N/A13%
English learners 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2009-2010
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 98%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 98%N/AN/A
Hispanic 100%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 98%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 97%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 100%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Art teacher(s)
Gardening teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Reading specialist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Met AYP for Math (2009)
Community service awards received in the past 3 years
  • Statewide Recycle Bowl Champions (2011)
  • Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Elite Pennies Club (2012)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Gardening teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Recycling club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Clubs
  • Art club

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:45am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Sheila West Miller
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (202) 645-3147

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Direct instruction
  • Standards-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • None
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Gardening teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Transportation provided for special education students only
  • U2 (Minnesota Station - Anacostia), V7, V9 (Bureau of Engraving - Deanwood/Benning Heights), U5, U6 (Mayfair/Marshall Heights/Minnesota Avenue)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Lands and Waters
  • Living Classrooms
  • First Baptist Church
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Tennis
Girls sports
  • Tennis

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Broadcast
  • Recycling club
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school does not have a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • blue, yellow
School mascot
  • Cheetah
More from this school
  • The instructional vision of Kimball Elementary School is to increase academic achievement and the developmental growth for all students.
School leaders can update this information here.

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