Top Rankings
Friendship PCS School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,609 students in Friendship PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Schools in Friendship PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
15 Schools
244 Schools
# Students
4,609 Students
90,896 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
8,064 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Friendship PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
# American Indian Students
6 Students
131 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,316 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
16,186 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
18%
# Black Students
4,425 Students
58,566 Students
% Black Students
96%
64%
# White Students
23 Students
12,030 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
52 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
2,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
448
11,804
# Students in K Grade:
317
7,266
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
7,234
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
6,896
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
6,569
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
6,387
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
6,330
# Students in 6th Grade:
377
5,823
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
7,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
5,534
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
4,296
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
3,841
# Ungraded Students:
-
250
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,968 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,711. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,466 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,968
$31,711
Spending / Student
$21,466
$31,603
Best Friendship PCS School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Grades: PK-3
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: 4-8
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Grades: PK-3
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: PK-3
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Grades: PK-3
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Grades: 4-8
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Grades: 4-8
| 245 students
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Grades: PK-3
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Grades: PK-3
| 252 students
Rank: #1010.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4095 Minnesota Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 396-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: #1111.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Grades: 4-8
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Nicholson Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1313.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Grades: 4-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1414.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #1515.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Grades: 4-8
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friendship PCS School District?
Friendship PCS School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,609 students.
What is the rank of Friendship PCS School District?
Friendship PCS School District is ranked #35 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of District Of Columbia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friendship PCS School District?
96% of Friendship PCS School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Friendship PCS School District?
Friendship PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is Friendship PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,466 is less than the state median of $31,603. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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