Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks 19 th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is a public charter middle school located in Washington, DC, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 208. The school is part of the Friendship PCS district, which is ranked 19 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle has a predominantly African American student population, with over 96% of students identifying as African American. However, the school has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics below the Friendship PCS district and DC averages across all grade levels. For example, in 8th grade ELA, Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle had a 47.2% proficiency rate, compared to the Friendship PCS district average of 38.1% and the DC average of 35.7%. When looking at specific student subgroups, Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks particularly low, ranking 32 out of 36 DC middle schools for African American students and 37 out of 44 DC middle schools for low socioeconomic status students.

Despite the higher spending per student at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle, which has increased from $21,348 in 2019-2020 to $31,210 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance remains a concern. Nearby schools, such as Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster), located just 1.12 miles away, have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, some nearby schools, like Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School, have a more racially diverse student body, suggesting that Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle may have opportunities to learn from higher-performing institutions and implement strategies to better support the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

111 O Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

(202) 518-3928

District: Friendship PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,210

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.5%

Hispanic:

4.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.09. (See more...)

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.5%), Hispanic (4.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is 6.9, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District! (See more...)

Compare Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle employs 28.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is $31,210, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle 79^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle 19^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Friendship PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS 19^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.38	79^th	128	38.3%
2024	32.09	79^th	126	37.3%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	30.49	45^th	59	23.7%
2023	35.60	43^rd	69	37.7%
2024	61.18	19^th	70	72.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.64	37^th	44	15.9%
2024	80.35	4^th	49	91.8%

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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	27.27	30^th	34	11.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.56	32^nd	36	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Year	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	166	4	1	0	171
2021	215	9	0	0	224
2022	221	11	0	1	233
2023	200	7	0	1	208
2024	189	9	0	0	198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	171	15.5	11.0	n/a
2021	224	22.0	10.1	n/a
2022	233	23.6	9.8	n/a
2023	208	24.8	8.3	n/a
2024	198	28.4	6.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	171	15.5	11.0	n/a
2021	224	22.0	10.1	n/a
2022	233	23.6	9.8	n/a
2023	208	24.8	8.3	n/a
2024	198	28.4	6.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,403 (11.3%)	$18,945 (88.7%)	$21,348
2021	$3,016 (13.8%)	$18,825 (86.2%)	$21,841
2022	$4,379 (17.4%)	$20,759 (82.6%)	$25,137
2023	$5,863 (18.8%)	$25,347 (81.2%)	$31,210

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	198	28	6.9		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	19^th of 70 public middle schools	72.9%		35.6	43^rd of 69 public middle schools	37.7%	24	5.1	14.3	23.3	24.3	50.0	47.2	14.3	13.6	13.5	20.6	23.5			$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 328-9455	323	29	11.3		0 (0.0%)	318 (98.5%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	53^rd of 70 public middle schools	24.3%		33.5	46^th of 69 public middle schools	33.3%	7	1.3		17.9	23.4	19.4	19.7		14.1	9.1	9.7	10.5			$23,514	$3,344	$20,170
McKinley Middle School	Public	6-8	151 T. St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3950	263	24	10.9		0 (0.0%)	217 (82.5%)	43 (16.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	26.2	60^th of 70 public middle schools	14.3%		32.3	50^th of 69 public middle schools	27.5%	10				17.7	28.8	16.5			6.3	6.3				$34,100	$4,391	$29,710
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	405 Howard Road Place NW	Washington	20059	District Of Columbia	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 806-7725	253	34	7.4		0 (0.0%)	241 (95.3%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	41.9	37^th of 70 public middle schools	47.1%		32.7	47^th of 69 public middle schools	31.9%	10				19.2	24.7	39.5			4.1	4.6	12.0			$32,029	$6,258	$25,771
Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster)	Public	6-8	410 E St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6010	453	31	14.5		77 (17.0%)	345 (76.2%)	15 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	74.5	14^th of 70 public middle schools	80.0%		57.6	21^st of 69 public middle schools	69.6%	7	6.2			46.8	50.0	45.9			22.7	21.8		69.8	69.7	$26,679	$3,702	$22,976
Capital Village PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	705 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Capital Village PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 938-1416	103	12	8.4		0 (0.0%)	88 (85.4%)	11 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	40	39^th of 70 public middle schools	44.3%		28.8	57^th of 69 public middle schools	17.4%	18					11.2	28.9				3.8	10.5			$39,650	$4,746	$34,903
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	701 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 832-5700	300	33	9.0		0 (0.0%)	257 (85.7%)	34 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	84.4	7^th of 70 public middle schools	90.0%		71	12^th of 69 public middle schools	82.6%	5	9.3	28.4	28.0	47.5	60.4	49.1	22.4	24.5	41.0	35.8		39.0	39.0	$28,568	$4,941	$23,627
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School	Public, Charter	5-7	711 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 223-1111	285	27	10.5		127 (44.6%)	102 (35.8%)	24 (8.4%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (8.4%)								(n/a)	53.8		62.4	58.9	72.0			55.9						$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	1375 Mount Olivet Road NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-5477	355	28	12.8		1 (0.3%)	343 (96.6%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	58^th of 70 public middle schools	17.1%		31.2	55^th of 69 public middle schools	20.3%	3	1.2		11.5	17.0	15.9	25.3		8.1	8.6	5.0	10.7			$23,922	$3,488	$20,434
Washington Global PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	525 School Street SW	Washington	20024	District Of Columbia	Washington Global PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 796-2415	219	18	12.1		3 (1.4%)	207 (94.5%)	8 (3.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.8	24^th of 70 public middle schools	65.7%		56.7	22^nd of 69 public middle schools	68.1%	2				18.6	42.5	42.0			16.9	23.1	14.5			$24,655	$5,450	$19,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

What is the racial makeup of Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle?

Students at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle are 95% African American, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle.

What district is Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle in?

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Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks 19^th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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