Middle Schools in Friendship PCS

The Friendship PCS district in Washington, D.C. operates 6 middle schools serving grades 5-8. These schools are located in diverse neighborhoods and serve a predominantly African American student population. While the district has some high-performing middle schools, there is also room for improvement in academic outcomes across the schools.

The top-performing middle schools in the Friendship PCS district are Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle, which consistently rank among the top 20 middle schools in D.C. and earn 4-star ratings. These schools excel in English Language Arts, with over 40% of students proficient or better. Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle has also shown significant improvement in recent years, climbing the rankings to #18 in the state.

In contrast, some Friendship PCS middle schools like Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle and Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle have lower test scores and rankings, indicating opportunities for improvement. The variation in academic performance across the district suggests differences in resource allocation and staffing that may contribute to these disparities. Overall, the Friendship PCS middle schools serve a unique student population and demonstrate a range of outcomes, with the top-performing schools providing a model for success that could be replicated across the district.