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DCPS Ward 4 6 to 8

Ida B. Wells Middle School

405 SHERIDAN STREET NW, Washington, DC

36.1%
ELA Proficiency
16.5%
Math Proficiency
10.2:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
79%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Blended Learning International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 50%
Hispanic / Latino 45%
White 2%
Asian 1%
Multiracial 2%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
79%

This school may be a fit if…

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

  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • after-school care is important
  • metro or bus accessibility matters to your family
  • you live in or near Ward 4

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 64%
Total Matches 46
Waitlist Length 26
Equitable Access No

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

School Logistics

Before Care Not available
After Care Available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Takoma
Bus: C75, D40, D4X, D50, D5X

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.21, 2026 04:00pm-05:30pm
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
  • 📅 Feb.18, 2026 04:00pm-05:30pm
  • 📅 RSVP LINK
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