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Malcolm X Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 261 students

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Posted October 9, 2008

Great School so far , My son has a seasoned teacher , Ms. Brenda Gilchrist who was my teacher in 3th grade one of the best teachers in the school .
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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 37% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
4%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
23%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
15%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
13%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

24 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
3%

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
3 / 10
Climate rating
Coming 2013

This GreatSchools Rating is based on academics, including students' test scores, academic growth and college readiness. Soon, the rating will also measure school climate, which includes safety, cleanliness, parent involvement and more.

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Overall academic rating

3

Below average

Test score rating 2012*
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Student growth rating 2012**
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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 100% 80%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 12%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 199%N/A70%
Special education 214%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 94%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 94%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 94%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 94%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students None
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Korean
Russian
Read more about programs at this school
Source: Manually entered by a school official.

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Outdoor learning lab

Arts & music

School facilities
  • Music room
Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Language learning

Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Korean
  • Russian

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • J. Harrison Coleman
Fax number
  • (202) 645-7219

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Mathematics
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
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
  • None
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Korean
  • Russian
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 92, 93 (Congress Heights - Ellington Bridge), W4 (Deanwood - Anacostia Station), M8, M9 (Washington Highlands/Congress Heights), W2, W3 (United Medical Center - Washington Overlook), W6 (Anacostia Shuttle), W8 (Garfield Shuttle), A46, A6, A7 (Livingston Via Wheeler Rd)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • kickball
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • kickball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Choir / Chorus

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Join PTO/PTA
More from this school
  • MXES is a DC catalyst school. Our school model for the 2010-11 SY will be Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
School leaders can update this information here.

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