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Bruce-Monroe Elementary School @ Park View

Public | PK-5 | 459 students

We are best known for dual language program.
 
 
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Posted August 30, 2012

My children is in the 4th grade,she start with Parkview and the school change the name Bruce Monroe so in all she has been there for 6 yrs.as an parent i feel that Bruce Monroe is a out standing school the teacher's are great with students,My child knows how to speak spanish now ,SO OVER ALL IF YOU LOOKING FOR A GOOD SCHOOL PICK BRUCE MONROE @PARKVIEW THIS SCHOOL HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOUR CHILD NEEDS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2011

Bruce Monroe @ Park View uses innovative curricula to push students to higher levels of achievement and to find more effective ways to reach students. The teachers are caring and collaborate constantly to ensure that every child receives the best education possible. We strive to create bilingual and bi-literate citizens of our local and global community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2011

Great schools for children to learn and achieve. Great Students, great teachers, great administration, great support staff, great parents, great community. All are invited to come and observe how our school provides excellent education to its children.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 3, 2011

Great Dual Language Program: English/Spanish! Excellent teachers and a caring Principal. I recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 8, 2009

My 1st grader goes to this school. The teachers are overwhelmed with problem children. The bullies are running wild even in the first grade. I would not recommend this school.
—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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
17%

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 50% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
27%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
26%

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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*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
Hispanic 58% 12%
Black 42% 80%
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 194%N/A70%
Special education 214%N/A13%
English learners 261%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
Asian/Pacific Islander 97%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 96%N/AN/A
Hispanic 97%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 96%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 96%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 97%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

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

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Computer specialist(s)
Dance teacher(s)
ELL/ESL Coordinator
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
Librarian/media specialist(s)
Math specialist(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(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 Arabic languages
French
Spanish
Hebrew
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 (2012)
Community service awards received in the past 3 years
  • NAESP National Distinguished Principal (2010)

Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
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)
  • Math specialist(s)
School facilities
  • Computer lab
  • Outdoor learning lab

Arts & music

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

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • Spanish
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish
Staff resources available to students
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym
Clubs
  • Girls on the run

Gifted & talented

Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:30am
School end time
  • 3:15pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school: ends at 6:00 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Dr. Marta Palacios
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
  • 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) 576-6225

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Direct instruction
  • Individually guided instruction
  • Reader/Writers' Wrkshop & Singapore Math
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • Spanish
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many languages and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program school-wide for at least 25% of our population
Languages supported by ESL/ELL programs
  • Spanish

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Computer specialist(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • ELL/ESL Coordinator
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Librarian/media specialist(s)
  • Math specialist(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(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
  • Arabic languages
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • Acceleration
  • Counseling
  • Differentiated learning programs
  • Mentoring
  • Remediation
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • 70 (9th & Maine St - Silver Spring Station), 71 (Buzzard Point - Silver Spring Station), H8 (Mt Pleasant - Rhode Island Ave), 63, 64 (Takoma Station/Fort Totte - Federal Triangle), H1, H2, H3, H4 (Brookland Metro - Potomac Park/Van Ness UDC/Tenleytown/Tenley Circle), 60, 62 (Fort Totten), 79 (Archives - Silver Spring Station)
School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Art room
  • Audiovisual aids
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer lab
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Library
  • Music room
  • Outdoor learning lab
  • Parent center
  • Performance stage
  • Playground
Partnerships with local resources and organizations
  • Embassy Adoption Program
  • Parents and Friends of Bruce-Monroe at Park View
  • DC United
  • Flamboyan Foundation Learning Partnership
  • The Washington Ballet
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
Girls sports
  • Cheerleading
  • Girls on the Run
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

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

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Book/reading club
  • Chess club
  • Geoplunge
  • Girls on the run
  • Student council/government
  • Yearbook
School leaders can update this information here.

Photos

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
Parent involvement
  • Attend parent nights
  • Chaperone school trips
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Parent Group
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
School colors
  • Green, Yellow
School mascot
  • Chargers
School leaders can update this information here.

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Planning ahead

Students typically attend these schools after graduating
Columbia Heights Education Campus
Paul PCS
Howard University Middle School
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