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Washington Middle School/girls

2683 Douglass Road Se, Washington, DC, 20020-0200 -

School Notes Overview:

The Washington Middle School for Girls began as the dream of a group of Washington-based women, members of three organizations: The National Council of Negro Women, The Religious of Jesus and Mary and The Society of the Holy Child Jesus. As educators, businesswomen, and members of religious communities, they wanted to help provide a chance at fulfilling and productive lives for young girls living in Anacostia. Students are individually encouraged to develop self esteem, personal autonomy, respect for diversity, and sound decision-making skills. The school offers a wide variety of field trips and group assemblies with invited speakers, to help students explore the world beyond school walls. In times of need or special crisis, individual and family counseling are provided, either on-site or at local agencies. Washington Middle School mission is rooted in the heritage of three courageous women and educators: Mary McLeod Bethune, Cornelia Connelly, and Claudine Thevenet. In their spirit, The Washington Middle School for Girls provides a caring and safe environment for young girls who are living in an under-served urban area and are at risk of leaving school prematurely. The Washington Middle School for Girls offers a solid and holistic education in the Catholic educational tradition, featuring intellectual challenge, respect for diversity, and support for the spiritual, social and emotional growth of each student. ...

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School Overview:

	Washington Middle School/girls
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 4 - 8
County	District of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students	71 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	69%
Students by Grade
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 16 students
	Grade 8 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(DC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	10 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The Washington Middle School for Girls began as the dream of a group of Washington-based women, members of three organizations: The National Council of Negro Women, The Religious of Jesus and Mary and The Society of the Holy Child Jesus. As educators, businesswomen, and members of religious communities, they wanted to help provide a chance at fulfilling and productive lives for young girls living in Anacostia. Students are individually encouraged to develop self esteem, personal autonomy, respect for diversity, and sound decision-making skills. The school offers a wide variety of field trips and group assemblies with invited speakers, to help students explore the world beyond school walls. In times of need or special crisis, individual and family counseling are provided, either on-site or at local agencies. Washington Middle School mission is rooted in the heritage of three courageous women and educators: Mary McLeod Bethune, Cornelia Connelly, and Claudine Thevenet. In their spirit, The Washington Middle School for Girls provides a caring and safe environment for young girls who are living in an under-served urban area and are at risk of leaving school prematurely. The Washington Middle School for Girls offers a solid and holistic education in the Catholic educational tradition, featuring intellectual challenge, respect for diversity, and support for the spiritual, social and emotional growth of each student.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20020)	School Zip (20020)	(DC) State Average
Population (Approximate)	49,899 people	572,059 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	50%
Population Average Age	31 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.1 persons
Median Household Income	$27,964	$47,150
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.3 rooms	4.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	53 years old	61 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	31% / 69%	44% / 56%