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Ida B. Wells MS

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

405 Sheridan St. NW, Washington, DC 20011 · (202) 671-0693 · Part of District of Columbia Public Schools

Washington’s School Grade A− better than 76% of District of Columbia school districts

Students
521
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Ida B. Wells MS

  • Small classes: 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 40.8% since 2020–21
  • No state test results published for this school
  • Next stop for Washington kids: 18 high schools

On the path

Where Washington kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–578 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Ida B. Wells MSYou are here
9–1218 high schoolsDepends on your address

405 Sheridan St. NW, Washington

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6167
Grade 7181
Grade 8173
Enrollment over time
370’20
530’21
539’22
540’23
521’24

Up 40.8% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
Black 50%Hispanic 45%White 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Ida B. Wells MS from Washington families.

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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.