KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS

2600 DOUGLASS ROAD SE
Washington, DC 20020

www.kippdc.org

Charter School 435 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

KIPP DC AIM Academy is a public charter middle school located in the Anacostia neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. As part of the broader KIPP DC network, the school operates with a mission to equip students with the academic skills, intellectual habits, and character traits necessary to succeed in high school, college, and beyond. The academy serves students in grades 5 through 8, utilizing a rigorous, structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math and literacy while fostering a supportive and goal-oriented school culture.

The school is defined by its commitment to high expectations and extended learning time, which are hallmarks of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) model. By focusing on individualized attention and a "college-prep" focus, KIPP DC AIM Academy aims to close the achievement gap for students in the District. In addition to academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, leadership development, and preparing students to navigate the transition into competitive high school programs.

435

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	6
Black	427
American Indian	2

Black
427 (98.2%)
Hispanic
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KIPP DC PCS
Phone:	(202)678-5477
Website:	http://www.kippdc.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 100