School-Within-School @ Goding
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 727-7377
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 325 students
School-Within-School @ Goding, a public school located in Washington, DC, serves grades PK-5 in the District Of Columbia Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
School-Within-School @ Goding is a public school located in Washington, DC. 325 students attend School-Within-School @ Goding.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessments of Progress in Education data from DC Public Schools. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education. |
Posted: April 26, 2023
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Posted: April 26, 2023
With a child in Pre-K and 5th grade, my kids have both had amazing experiences. Teachers are passionate about the Reggio Emelia approach and are serious about applying it, especially in the younger classes before DC standards and testing come into it. In 4th grade my son said his teacher made him love math. My Pre-k daughter is learning so much in what is clearly a creative and self-led manner.
Posted: April 26, 2023
Posted: September 10, 2022
We love this school. Feels like a country day school more than a public school in the heart of dc. Teachers are close with one another, and the families. Principal Burst is very present and available.
Our daughter came home every week last year saying she wasnt learning anything, but we could SEE the progress she was making. If a student can leave the classroom thinking they had too much fun to be learning, I would say that is a sign of a good elementary school.
The newly renovated campus is beautiful and filled with beautiful spaces - the library, foodprints, and cozy hallway book corner are all dreamy.
Posted: September 10, 2022
Posted: September 10, 2022
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Posted: September 10, 2022
Posted: January 11, 2021
Posted: January 11, 2021
Posted: January 11, 2021
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Posted: January 11, 2021
Posted: January 11, 2021
The school does a great job of tracking student progress and working on diversity issues. There is a diverse range of instructors in most areas from professional time or tenure to their age, sex, and race. The school is changing location this year and they will be temporarily housed in an area that is considerably out of range for those seeking inbound instruction. They could improve in a few areas but for public school, your child will most certainly be able to read, write, and do their arithmetic. I would remain vigilant as a parent, however as with all public schools you run the risk of having your child receive the amount of attention that you are willing to pay to your child's instruction versus having your child receive the amount of attention that they may truly deserve. Coming from a few other DCPS schools I'd say that the educational quality is not that different than schools that I have dealt with prior. I'm not sure why this school ranks so high. Based upon categories other than standardized testing I'd say that the creativity from the instructors is lagging behind those of many other local schools. I also would say that what many don't factor in is that any school (all things equal) has to spend a considerable amount of time dealing with behavioral issues that can impede tutelage. The students are fairly well behaved here. The behavior I have observed is a factor far more important than even test scores as many students don't test well. If a great instructor has to stop every 5 minutes to deal with a behavior issue in the class then what's the point of having a great instructor when the lesson won't be completed.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 4 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 5 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 6.2 mi | |
| 6 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 7 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 8 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.7 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 6.8 mi | |
| 10 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.4 mi | |
| 11 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 8.1 mi | |
| 12 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 13 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.6 mi | |
| 14 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 9 mi | |
| 15 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 9 mi | |
| 16 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 9.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 1.6 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 3.3 mi | |
| 4 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 5 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 7 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 7.3 mi | |
| 8 | National Harbor | Fort Washington | MD | 7.9 mi | |
| 9 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marine Barracks Washington | 1.3 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 1.6 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 2.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 2.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 4.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 4.8 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 4.8 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 8.1 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 8.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 11.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 15.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 19.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 23.5 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 24.6 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 27.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 28.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 30.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 35.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 38.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 44 mi. |
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