KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS

Open Since 2009-10 Grades PK3 - K

KIPP DC aspires to improve life outcomes for the next generation of Washingtonians by equipping students and alumni with the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to become thoughtful, intentional citizens in the competitive world and lead successful lives full of choice and opportunity. We approach our work with a set of core beliefs about how we can achieve our mission. We believe students are worthy of exceptionally talented and diverse teachers and leaders who will guide them through school, college, and careers. We believe we must partner with families to provide students an ecosystem of supports to optimize their educational experience. We believe students deserve a model school system that plays an important leadership role in DC and the national education community.

2600 Douglass Road SE

School Website

202-678-7735

School Contacts

Sommer Wynn

Principal

Susan Schaeffler

Executive Director

Kelli Whalen

Parent Complaint Coordinator

Kelli Whalen

Title XI Coordinator

JaVaan Veal

Homeless Coordinator

Dana Lourie

Special Education Coordinator

Pam Yee

Vice Chair

Anthony Lewis

Board Chair

Berry Caldwell

Vice Chair

School Performance SY 2018-2019

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.

Growth on the school’s NWEA MAP assessment in reading

49.0%

Growth on the school's NWEA MAP assessment in mathematics

80.0%

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

89.6%

Re-Enrollment

83.3%

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.

KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS

School Contacts

School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

PMF Score

Student Achievement

Growth on the school’s NWEA MAP assessment in reading

Growth on the school's NWEA MAP assessment in mathematics

School Environment

In-Seat Attendance

Re-Enrollment

Full Performance Report

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

Qualitative Site Review

Equity Report

School Report Card

Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

At-Risk Percentage

Special Education Percentage

Student Reports

SY 2020-21 Annual Report

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

Direct Student Costs

Financial Reports

FY19 Financial Analysis Report

FY2021 Budget

990

FY20 Financial Statement

Administration and Operations

Charter Agreement and Reviews