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 7 public middle schools serving 1,927 students in Friendship PCS School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in District Of Columbia.
Public Middle Schools in Friendship PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public middle school average of 90% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
15 Schools
76 Schools
# Students
4,609 Students
29,390 Students
# Teachers
420 Teachers
2,684 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
0.52
# American Indian Students
6 Students
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
395 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
5,697 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
4,425 Students
19,504 Students
% Black Students
96%
66%
# White Students
23 Students
2,884 Students
% White Students
n/a
10%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
15 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
835 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
448
1,325
# Students in K Grade:
317
889
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
920
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
901
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
910
# Students in 4th Grade:
359
1,449
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
2,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
377
5,640
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
5,671
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
5,558
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
1,167
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
849
# Students in 11th Grade:
220
797
# Students in 12th Grade:
176
659
# 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 Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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
Recent Articles
How Schools are Cutting More Costs in 2011
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
