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Ida B. Wells Middle School

Ida B. Wells Middle School is a public middle school in Washington, DC, serving grades 6–8, rated B-, with 521 students and a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2022-2023, the share of students meeting the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 5% in Algebra I and 1% in Math.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
521
Students per teacher
10.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2022-2023 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts28%
Algebra I5%
Math1%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

Black50%
Hispanic45%
White2%
Two or more races2%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+180.1%
Prior-year enrollment
186

Homes assigned to this school

9,054 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Ida B. Wells Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
405 Sheridan St NW, Washington, DC 20011
Phone
(202) 671-0693
Website
dcps.dc.gov
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
110003000524
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School district

District of Columbia Public Schools

District rating
B
Schools
117
Students
51,904
Spending per student
$25,697
Teachers (FTE)
4,751
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Ida B. Wells Middle School

How is Ida B. Wells Middle School rated?

Ida B. Wells Middle School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. District of Columbia Public Schools is rated B overall.

How do students at Ida B. Wells Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2022-2023 testing year, the share of Ida B. Wells Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 28% in English Language Arts, 5% in Algebra I and 1% in Math.

What grades does Ida B. Wells Middle School serve?

Ida B. Wells Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School?

521 students attend Ida B. Wells Middle School, up from 186 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to Ida B. Wells Middle School?

TopHap matches 9,054 residential properties to Ida B. Wells Middle School in and around Washington. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Ida B. Wells Middle School in?

Ida B. Wells Middle School is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, which reports 117 schools, 51,904 students and $25,697 of spending per student.