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DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle

Open Since 2013 Grades 4 – 8
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DC Prep is the city’s highest-performing network of public charter schools bridging the educational divide by increasing the number of students from underserved communities. DC Prep serves over 2,000 students in PK3 through grade 8 on five campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. Our high-quality middle schools are preparing students for success in top-tier high schools, college, and beyond.

100 41st Street NE

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School Contacts

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Devin Ray

Principal
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Laura Maestas

Chief Executive Director / Title IX Coordinator
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Michelle Hess

Director of Special Education
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Dan Englender

Chief Operating Officer/ Chief Financial Officer
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Emily Johannsen

Director of Operations / McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Patrick Clowney

Chair
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Brian Jones

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 1
Tier 1 schools meet standards of high performance

PMF Score

70.7%
2.7
from previous school year

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 measures the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4+ ELA

46.4%

PARCC 4+ Math

38.9%

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

52.0%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

54.5%

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

93.4%

Re-Enrollment

92.3%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Enrollment

343

At-Risk Percentage

57%

Special Education Percentage

15%

Student Reports

SY 2021-22 Annual Report

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

Net Assets

$15,585,055

Net Revenue

$43,845,703

Total Net Income

$939,237

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.

Personnel

68%

Occupancy

16%

General Expenses

6%

Student Support

8%

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

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990

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FY2021 Budget

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FY20 Financial Statement

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SY 2022-23 Student/Family Policies

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SY 2023-24 Student Enrollment Forms

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