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SEED PCS

Charter | 6-12 | 335 students

We are best known for our college-preparatory, five-day boarding program.
 
 
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Posted August 19, 2010

SEED School of Washington, DC is a great school has with excellent teachers and staff. Ms. Kara Stacks is a strong principal that gives her school great leadership. SEED also provides challenging academic programs that build and rebuilds its students. Thank you to the Dorm Staff, Teaching Staff, School Counseling Staff, and Nursing Staff, I just that you all you all are wonderful and have giving great support. My daughter has grown not only academically but also socially improving not only her open mindedness but also her self esteem. Bless you all name by name and one by one .. L. G.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2009

actually the school serves 6-12.and it is a great school
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 4, 2008

The SEED Public Charter School is a wonderful school filled with really concerned teachers and office staff. They constantly keep me in the loop of everything going on whether through email, phone calls or regular mail. This school keeps my child focused and she gets straight A's. The school's primary objective is getting your child prepared for college (college prep) and they do a tremendous job in instilling this into the kids heads, which is the way of today and definitely the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 49% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
33%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%
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 58% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
57%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
59%
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
9 / 10
Climate rating
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Overall academic rating

9

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This school
Percent of 12th graders taking SAT or ACT: 67%
Percent of test takers who are "college ready": 26%

*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.

***This rating is based on the percent of 12th graders in 2012 that took the SAT or ACT, and the percent of those test-takers that reached a "college ready" benchmark as determined by SAT or ACT. Data 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 177%N/A70%
Special education 211%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 96%N/AN/A
Female 96%N/AN/A
Male 96%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 96%N/AN/A
Hispanic 98%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/AN/A
Not economically disadvantaged 95%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 94%N/AN/A
General-Education students 96%N/AN/A
Not limited English proficient 96%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 83%N/A75%
Female 82%N/A77%
Male 86%N/A71%
Black, not Hispanic 83%N/A77%
Economically disadvantaged 82%N/A96%
Not economically disadvantaged 86%N/A58%
Students with disabilities 100%N/A94%
General-Education students 83%N/A73%
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

College readiness and student pathways

Percentage of students going to 4-year college 95% (2012)
Read more about resources at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
College counselor(s)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff None
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Robotics club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Performance stage
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Art club
  • Drama club
  • Step team
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
Clubs
  • Cooking club
  • Step team

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Advanced placement courses
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 4:00 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Charles Adams
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • Phone
Gender
  • Coed
Boarding options
  • Boarding school
Is there an application process?
  • Yes

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Advanced placement courses
  • Internships
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
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Vocational or skills-based training offered
  • None

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • College counselor(s)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
  • Reading specialist(s)
  • Robotics/Technology specialist(s)
  • School psychologist
  • School social worker/counselors(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • None
Extra learning resources offered
  • Career/college counseling
  • Counseling
  • Mentoring
College preparation / awareness resources offered
  • College prep programs/courses during the year
  • College presentations or information sessions
  • SAT/ACT prep classes
  • School-sponsored trips to college campuses
  • Summer college prep programs
School-run shuttle from nearby metro and bus stops
  • Yes. Nearby lines: Benning Road Metro
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • College/career center
  • Computer lab
  • Garden/Greenhouse
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Performance stage
  • Science lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Art club
  • Book/reading club
  • Chess club
  • Community service
  • Cooking club
  • Drama club
  • Game club
  • Robotics club
  • Step team
  • Student council/government
  • Student newspaper
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Bullying policy
  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
School colors
  • Burgundy, White
School mascot
  • Falcon
School leaders can update this information here.

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What are your chances?


4 out of 10students were accepted for the 2011-2012 school year.


Students accepted for the 2011-2012 school year
80
Applications received for the 2011-2012 school year
215

Planning ahead

College preparation / awareness offered
College prep programs/courses during the year
College presentations or information sessions
SAT/ACT prep classes
Summer college prep programs
School-sponsored trips to college campuses
Students' post-graduation plans in 2012
4 year college - 95%
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4300 C Street, SE
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