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5.1 avg / 10

Friendship Pcs School District

School District · Washington, District of Columbia

Students: 4,511
Teachers (FTE): 431

Avg Rating

5.1

out of 10

Schools

15

7 elem, 6 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,955

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

How this district compares

District of Columbia rank

#14 of 17

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.2

below District of Columbia avg

Per-pupil spending

$23,955

$5,125 vs District of Columbia median

District size

4,511 students

Much larger than District of Columbia median

About Friendship Pcs

Friendship Pcs is a Washington, District of Columbia school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 4,511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The district invests $23,955 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.1/10, Friendship Pcs demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Friendship Pcs students show an average math proficiency of 16.3% and ELA proficiency of 21.6%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Friendship Pcs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 16.3%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 21.6%
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Friendship Pcs with test data.

District Details

City
Washington
Total Enrollment
4,511
Teachers (FTE)
431
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Friendship Pcs?

Friendship Pcs has 15 schools in total — 7 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Friendship Pcs?

The average composite rating for Friendship Pcs is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Friendship Pcs?

Friendship Pcs spends $23,955 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Friendship Pcs?

The average student-teacher ratio in Friendship Pcs is 10.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Friendship Pcs?

Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Elementary is the highest-rated school in Friendship Pcs with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Friendship Pcs?

Across schools in Friendship Pcs with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Friendship Pcs compare to other districts in District of Columbia?

Friendship Pcs has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in District of Columbia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.1/10
Math Proficiency
16.3%
ELA Proficiency
21.6%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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