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 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,511 students in Friendship PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Friendship PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 22%), 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
4,511 Students
92,092 Students
# Teachers
431 Teachers
8,291 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
10%
Graduation Rate
83%
76%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
96%
63%
% White
n/a
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,299. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,932 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,576
$31,299
Spending / Student
$21,932
$31,192
Best Friendship PCS School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Carlton Avenue Ne
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Washington, DC 20018
(202) 635-6500
Gr: 4-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary 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
Gr: PK-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: PK-3 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: PK-3 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Gr: 4-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
725 19th Street Ne
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 572-1070
Gr: PK-3 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: 4-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #88.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Potomac Avenue Se
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 547-5800
Gr: PK-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Milwaukee Place Se
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1980
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1111.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6130 North Capitol Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1212.
Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 562-1681
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1313.
Friendship Pcs - Collegiate Academy
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
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1414.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 O Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 518-3928
Gr: 4-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1515.
Friendship Pcs - Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Nicholson Street Nw
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 729-8287
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friendship PCS School District?
Friendship PCS School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,511 students.
What is the rank of Friendship PCS School District?
Friendship PCS School District is ranked #33 out of 57 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 $21,932 is less than the state median of $31,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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