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DCPS Ward 4 6 to 8

MacFarland Middle School

4400 IOWA AVENUE NW, Washington, DC

32.6%
ELA Proficiency
26.6%
Math Proficiency
8.8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
76%
Teacher Retention

Programs & Activities

Academic Programs

Blended Learning Career and Technical Education Dual Language International Baccalaureate (IB) Restorative Justice

Student Demographics

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

Black / African American 39%
Hispanic / Latino 56%
White 3%
Asian 1%
Multiracial 2%

Staff & Leadership

School Leader Experience
N/A
Teacher Retention Rate
76%

This school may be a fit if…

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

  • your family values bilingual instruction
  • you are looking for an IB curriculum framework
  • 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 100%
Total Matches 22
Waitlist Length 0
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 Not available
Uniform Required Yes
Metro/Bus Access Yes
Metro: Georgia Ave-Petworth
Bus: C75, D40, D44, D4X, D50, D5X, D60, D6X, D74

Open House Dates

  • 📅 Jan.08, 2026 05:30pm-06:30pm
  • 📅 Jan.26, 2026 05:30pm-06:30pm
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