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Mary McLeod Bethune Day Academy PCS

Charter | PK-8 | 387 students

We are best known for Spanish Immersion Program.
 
 
 
 
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4 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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Posted February 12, 2013

My son started PK3 at Bethune in the Fall of 2012. We have been very happy with the commitment and level of caring of the teachers. We continue to be impressed by the level of warmth of all of the staff members. My son's Spanish language skills have grown tremendously.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 7, 2013

I am very happy with MMB. My son started in PK3 in Fall 2011 and is now in PK4. We continue to have a great experience at MMB with the principal and teachers, educational and extracurricular activites, and are especially pleased with the spanish emersion program. My son enjoys going to school everyday and the I feel staff is enthusatic, responsive and caring to our family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2012

So far- I am very pleased with school. This would be the first year that my three children would be attending. I have met a few of the fall teachers that are teaching the summer program. The staff has been very welcoming, pleasant and helpful. My children are enrolled in the before and aftercare prgrams for the summer as well. They love it. The before/ aftercare program is like no other that I've been exposed to. I've learned that all three of my children are learning about similiar things but, of course, on different levels. I can't wait to see what the fall brings but I will be back to tell about it!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2011

This school has excellent teachers. When I walked through the building I took note of the care the staff has for the children. The graffiti was not on the school building as some one mistakenly stated earlier on this site. The ANC building had the graffiti. As a matter of fact Long and Foster and the school painted the surrounding wall to ensure there was no graffiti on the wall. The custodians clean outside daily. There is no trash outside the building. There is a wonderful garden.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2011

The principal and administration are attentive and come with a can-do attitude. I am looking forward to working closely with the educators there in the upcoming year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2011

There is constantly trash around this school. I go out most weekends to clean up and by the next weekend the trash is back. Last summer there was graffiti on the playground building and despite my calls to the school, the principal did nothing. It took me calling the mayor's office to get it removed. The teachers and students just don't seem to care about their surroundings.


Posted October 9, 2010

School has a diverse student and staff population, also one of the best curriculum.
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
55%

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 52% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
53%

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 50% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
43%

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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
47%

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.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
50%

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.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

13 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
50%

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

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Academic rating
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Overall academic rating

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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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 78%
Hispanic 2% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 199%N/A73%
Special education 213%N/A13%
English learners 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher resources

Foreign languages spoken by school staff Arabic languages
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
  • AYP in School Year 2009-2010 (2010)

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
  • Speech and language impairments

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Clubs
  • Gardening

Arts & music

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Arts (all)
Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
Clubs
  • Student newspaper

Language learning

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
Clubs
  • Gardening

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30am
School end time
  • 3:45 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
  • Mr. Jubria A. Lewis
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Gender
  • Coed
Special schedule
  • Block scheduling
  • Extended/longer school day
  • Year-round
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (202) 318-7588

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
  • Project-based
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

Don't understand these terms?
  • Arts (all)
  • Foreign languages
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Latin
  • Spanish
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
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Latin
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular ESL/ELL needs

Resources

Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Remediation
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Buses/vans for students only
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Creative writing
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Gardening
  • Student newspaper
School leaders can update this information here.

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School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
More from this school
  • MMBDA offers a comprehensive approach to education. Students in grades PreSchool - 8th grade receive full dose in the four core content areas of Reading/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies in addition to Art, Music, Health/Physical Education, and Library/Research. Students in Middle School (5th-8th) also receive Latin Instruction and participate in an extended school day ending at 5 pm. MMBDA offers transportation for its students, ensuring they have access to a quality education.
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Banneker Academic High School
McKinley Technology High School
Duke Ellington High School
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