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Excel Academy

2501 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE SE, Washington, DC

18.8%
ELA Proficiency
6.3%
Math Proficiency
10.4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
61%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Arts Integration Blended Learning Single Gender STEM Restorative Justice

Student Demographics

Source: OSSE enrollment data. Percentages reflect the school's student population composition.

Black / African American 96%
Hispanic / Latino 3%
White 1%
Multiracial 1%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
61%

This school may be a fit if…

Parents often consider factors like these when researching schools. This is informational, not a recommendation.

  • STEM-focused learning is a priority
  • arts-integrated learning appeals to your child
  • before-school care is important
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • your family may qualify for equitable access priority
  • you live in or near Ward 8

Data sources: Academic proficiency data from OSSE PARCC/STAR assessments. Lottery match rates from MySchoolDC results. Demographics from OSSE enrollment reports. Teacher data from OSSE educator reports. Last updated: December 22, 2025.

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Lottery Information

Match Rate 100%
Total Matches 38
Waitlist Length 0
Equitable Match Rate 100%
Equitable Access Yes

Match rates are from the most recent MySchoolDC lottery results and may vary year to year.

School Logistics

Before Care Available
After Care Available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Anacostia
Bus: C11, C13, C15, C17, C21, C23, C25, C26, C29, C31, C41, C51

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