Capital City PCS - Middle School

Open Since 2012 Grades 5 – 8

Capital City PCS is recognized as a national model for innovation and excellence. The school offers a rigorous, engaging EL Education program, allowing students to complete in-depth learning expeditions. Our whole-child approach emphasizes social-emotional learning, arts integration, fitness/wellness, and after-school activities. Capital City’s inclusive, diverse environment has low student-teacher ratios, Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, and college counseling for all students. The school is in a renovated facility with a gym, a library, a garden, athletic fields, a makerspace, and a theater.

100 Peabody St NW

School Website

202-808-9800

School Contacts

Laina Cox

Principal

Karen Dresden

Head of School

Karen Dresden

Head of School/Parent Complaint Coordinator

Christopher Purdy

Board Chair

Nitikia Tolani

Board Chair

Wanda Gregory

Special Education Director

Kristi Loyd

Homeless Coordinator

Jonathan Weinstein

Title IX Coordinator

Quameice Harris

Vice Chair

School Performance SY 2018-19

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

37.8%

PARCC 4+ Math

22.1%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

55.3%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

54.6%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

94.0%

Re-Enrollment

93.8%

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

PCS Expense By Category

Our Financial Analysis Report breaks down public charter school expenditures into four categories – Occupancy, Personnel, Student Support, and General Expenses - and compares them to the sector median.

Capital City PCS - Middle School

School Contacts

School Performance SY 2018-19

Tier Ranking

PMF Score

Student Achievement

PARCC 4+ ELA

PARCC 4+ Math

Student Progress

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

Growth on the state assessment in Math

School Environment

In-Seat Attendance

Re-Enrollment

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

Qualitative Site Review

Equity Report

DC School Report Card

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

At-Risk Percentage

Special Education Percentage

Student Reports

SY 2020-21 Annual Reports

Financial Information (Based on all the campuses in the School’s Network)

Net Assets

Total Revenue

Total Net Income

PCS Expense By Category

Personnel

Occupancy

General Expenses

Student Support

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

FY2021 Budget

990

FY20 Financial Statement

Administration and Operations

Charter Agreement and Reviews

Charter Agreement and Reviews

Charter Agreement

Five-Year Charter Review