Almost "All Children Left Behind" in D.C. Schools

Spending per child in Washington, D.C. public schools: $15,414

D.C.'s ranking for per student spending: #1, more than any state

Average spending per student, nationally: $8,899

Percent of D.C. 8th grade students not proficient in reading: 88%

Percent of D.C. 8th grade students not proficient in math: 93%

D.C.'s ranking for reading and math proficiency: #51

Bottom Line: Washington, D.C. spends the most money per student, and gets the worst results. So much for the idea that spending more money on public schools will improve academic performance.

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