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Raymond Education Campus

Public | PK-8 | 458 students

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Posted August 12, 2011

Raymond a great school. My child enjoys coming to school and loves the staff. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to particapate in various activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2011

This school is THE worst! Given it's a public (Free) school in DC, (one of the worst school districts in the country) This school takes the cake for being the most unorganized and dangerous school in NW. I only know from unfortunate experience. Upon moving from Maryland to NW DC thinking the public schools were a great place to enroll my child in... I was wrong . The administrators there at Raymond were horrible to work with, they all have ignorant attitudes and are completely incapable of challenging my child, furthermore the school has a metal detector upon entering. Enough said. My child was enrolled there for 1 week. In terms of parent involvement (or lack thereof) NO parents EVER attended the 1 PTA conference I did during my son's week of Raymond. Keep your child away from this war zone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2007

I love the school. I love teachers. I love the after-school programs. This is my son's last year. I hope that he will have a memorable year.When he started he was my 4 yr old baby. When he leaves next June he will be a little man. Thanks to all the staff for all they do. They go beyond the call of duty. Danielle Holloman
—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.

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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
42%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
30%

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 58% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

11 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
n/a

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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Overall academic rating

5

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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 54% 80%
Hispanic 45% 12%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
White 1% 7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 192%N/A70%
Special education 212%N/A13%
English learners 237%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 98%N/AN/A
White, not Hispanic 99%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 98%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 98%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 98%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
Reading specialist(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
School social worker/counselors(s)
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Chinese (Cantonese)
French
Spanish
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • TEAM AWARD (2008)
Community service awards received in the past 3 years
  • Gold Award of Distinction in the HealthierUS School Challeng (2012)

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
Extra learning resources offered
  • Differentiated learning programs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Staff resources available to students
  • Computer specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Science lab
Clubs
  • Math club

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry
Clubs
  • Dance club

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
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
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
Clubs
  • Debate
  • National Honor Society
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:40 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Natalie Hubbard
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) 576-8877

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Direct instruction
  • Independent Study
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Project-based
  • Standards-based
  • Tools of the MIND
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
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)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Poetry/Creative writing teacher(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
  • Tutor(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Chinese (Cantonese)
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 63, 64 (Federal Triangle - Takoma/Fort Totten), 60, 62 (Fort Totten/Takoma - Georgia Ave/Petworth), 70, 71 (Buzzard Point/9th & Maine - Silver Spring), 79 (Archives - Silver Spring), H8 (Mt Pleasant - Rhode Island Ave), 52, 53, 54 (Takoma/14th & Buchanan - L'Enfant Plaza/McPherson Sq)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Playground
  • Science lab
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Readers are Leaders
  • Coverington & Burlington Public School Project
  • Wolf Trap
  • The U.S. Chess Center
  • Georgetown Day School
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • flag football
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Golf
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Design
  • Drawing / sketching
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Poetry

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Boy scouts
  • Chess club
  • Community service
  • Dance club
  • Debate
  • GEO Plunge
  • Girl scouts
  • Math club
  • National Honor Society
  • Scrabble
  • Student council/government
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
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • green, yellow
School mascot
  • tiger
More from this school
  • Raymond Education Campus is focused on providing students with a positive learning environment and an array of opportunities to learn. We have a staff of dedicated and highly qualified teachers who inspire children to realize their individual dreams. Our instructional program incorporates RTI, co-teaching, small class sizes, PBIS and technology-driven instruction. In addition, our students receive a comprehensive arts education through Fillmore Arts. These academic and social interactions create exceptional opportunities for children to take pride in who they are and who they can become.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Benjamin Banneker High School
McKinley Technology High School
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