Serving 182 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 6-9% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School's student population of 182 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 - Ideal Middle School is 0.11, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
94%
64%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School is ranked #158 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 19% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School?
182 students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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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