Two Rivers PCS

Two Rivers PCS operates as an urban charter school system in Washington, D.C., serving 2,104 students across three schools: two elementary and one middle school. The district experienced substantial growth, with enrollment increasing 111 percent from the prior year, representing significant expansion from its previous operational scale.

Academically, Two Rivers PCS shows mixed performance relative to state averages. Reading proficiency at 30.2 percent exceeds the District of Columbia average of 25.4 percent, while math proficiency at 13.9 percent falls below the state average of 19.9 percent. Chronic absenteeism of 33.9 percent represents a notable challenge for student engagement and attendance patterns.

The student body comprises predominantly Black students at 62.1 percent, with 20.0 percent White, 7.3 percent Hispanic, and 0.9 percent Asian enrollment. The district serves significant populations of students with specialized needs: 38.0 percent qualify as economically disadvantaged, 21.4 percent receive special education services, and 4.9 percent are English learners.

With 89 teachers supporting the enrollment, the student-teacher ratio stands at 23.6:1. Per-pupil spending of $5,062 falls below the state average of $5,871, representing approximately 86 percent of state-level funding. The total budget of $26.6 million derives primarily from local revenue sources at 93.6 percent, with federal funding comprising 6.4 percent of total resources.