Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School

111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
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Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

School Overview

Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School's student population of 208 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
208 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DC)
#173 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
8%
19%
11%
31%
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
96%
64%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is ranked #173 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School?
208 students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School 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 - Armstrong Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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