Benning · Grades 4–8
Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle prepares students for future success through rigorous academics and comprehensive social-emotional learning, a core part of its mission as a high-performing charter network. The school provides an Extended Day program, supporting students beyond regular instruction. Enrichment opportunities are varied, encompassing Chorus, Step, Dance, and Cooking Clubs, which adjust based on student interest. Further experiences are available through community partnerships with the Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA. A uniform is required for all students. School hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with an early dismissal at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lottery priority is extended to children of staff and siblings currently attending.
“DC Prep is one of the city's highest-performing charter networks, preparing students for success through rigorous academics and social-emotional learning. At DC Prep Benning Elementary, students achieved a 16-point increase in CAPE reading proficiency through our dynamic curriculum. With a deep understanding of students' identities, we foster a joyful, student-centered community where all build skills for lifelong success.”
Specialized Programs
Enrichment
Chorus · Step · Dance · Cooking Clubs (varies based on interest of students). Partnership with Boys and Girls Club. Partnership with YMCA.
100 41ST STREET NE
Not required
All DC residents enrolled at DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.
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DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle serves grades 4–8 in the Benning neighborhood of Washington DC.
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle is located in Ward 7, Benning, Washington DC.
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle received a 4/5 star rating (★★★★☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.
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