KIPP DC WILL Academy - PCS
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 328-9455
District: KIPP DC
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades 5,6,7,8 • 341 students
KIPP DC WILL Academy - PCS, a charter school located in Washington, DC, serves grades 5-8 in the KIPP DC.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
KIPP DC WILL Academy - PCS is a charter school located in Washington, DC. 341 students attend KIPP DC WILL Academy - PCS.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | 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 | 5/10 | 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: November 21, 2025
Educational wise this school is okay. However the teachers pick and chose what parents to call when students are getting into trouble and some kids are favorited.
Posted: November 21, 2025
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Posted: September 1, 2022
Allowing kids to fail sections of a subject but will still pass them then they get to the next grade and are behind and are being made to feeel like they now need to keep up despite having never caught up despite their lack in education students are still allowed on the football field to play sports as if we dont come from a place where your environment already effects your education this is ridiculous and at this point Im prepared to build a team and take this to the new stations school boards town hall meetings etc.
Posted: September 1, 2022
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Posted: April 4, 2016
I have a 7th and 8th grader who are doing exceptionally well. My kids have always maintained good grades, so I am happy I enrolled them in Will because they're doing better than ever. My 8th grader has been offered a slot in two of the top public high schools in DC. Excellent school! I love the Principal, Ms. Mosley!! and the hardworking teachers. Very happy parent.
Posted: February 26, 2014
I use to attend KIPP DC: WILL Academy and I really loved it. KIPP prepared me really well. I now attend one of the highest performing private schools in the nation. I couldn't have done it with out KIPP and the abundance of opportunities they provided me.
Posted: November 28, 2012
I am currently an 8th grade student at KIPP DC Will Academy , and I do appreciate the hard work and dedication my teachers put in our work !
Posted: May 23, 2011
Each and every day I am inspired by the ability, tenacity, and excellence of the students and staff here at KIPP DC: WILL Academy. We truly set the bar for public education high and each day we continue to prove the possible . I am so proud to be a part of the team and family at WILL Academy.
Posted: March 15, 2011
This school has been a wonderful experience and has offered my child so many wonderful leadership oppurtunties. He was a good student when he started KIPP but he was transformed into an excellent student. A multitude of opportunities were opened up for him. He participated in leadership conferences, he worked for his oppurtunties including the oppurtunity to attend the school out of town trips, he had the oppurtunity to test for and attend private schools, it was just an amazing experience and I am ready to start it all over again with my second child. This school is know for taken children as much as 2 years below grade level and elevating them to on and above grade level. I love this school the only drawback is that the school does have a high teacher turnover because teachers may be at this school for 1-2 years and go to another KIPP DC school. If you are looking for a school were the teachers have been there for 20 years, this is not the school for you. This is the school for you If you are looking for a school that provides an excellent curriculm and test scores, and the oppurtunity for your student to grow.
Posted: September 15, 2010
I am a Kipp Will parent with 2 middle-schoolers attending. In spite of what you may have already read - - Kipp Will has the highest and only improving test scores of the Kipp Middle School campuses and of all DCPS middle schools in Washington DC. The school is focuss is no excuses and all WILL go on to College. Both of my children have behavioural disorders and the school administration and teachers have rallied around my children and have worked with me to provide to the best possible education for them. In spite of the struggles, the commute and many hours of homework I wouldn't have my children attend any other school in DC.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 1.9 mi | |
| 2 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 5 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 5.4 mi | |
| 6 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 7 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 6 mi | |
| 8 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 6.8 mi | |
| 9 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 7 mi | |
| 10 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.1 mi | |
| 11 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 12 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 13 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 14 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.4 mi | |
| 15 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 8.4 mi | |
| 16 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 1.1 mi | |
| 2 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 1.8 mi | |
| 4 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 5 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 6 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 5.6 mi | |
| 7 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 7.5 mi | |
| 8 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 9 | National Harbor | Fort Washington | MD | 8.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Marine Barracks Washington | 2.5 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 2.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 2.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 3.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.4 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 3.9 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 4.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 4.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 7.6 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 7.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 10 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 10.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 15.5 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 19.7 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 23.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 23.8 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 29 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 29.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 31.3 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 34.8 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 39.2 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 42.6 mi. |
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