Friendship Pcs School District
School District · Washington, District of Columbia
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
15
7 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
15
7 elem, 6 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,511
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Evaluating Friendship Pcs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Friendship Pcs as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary
Washington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle
Washington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
District of Columbia rank
#4 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above 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
The short answer
Friendship Pcs ranks #4 of 17 District of Columbia districts by overall school rating. Friendship Pcs's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary (8.2/10), Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary (8.1/10), and Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Friendship Pcs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Elementary | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Friendship Pcs - Southeast Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Friendship Pcs - Technology Preparatory HS | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $23,955 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Friendship Pcs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Friendship Pcs students show an average math proficiency of 24.0% and ELA proficiency of 28.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Friendship Pcs with test data.
Schools in Friendship Pcs
15 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools6
District Details
- State
- District of Columbia
- City
- Washington
- Total Enrollment
- 4,511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 431
- District spending per student
- $23,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Friendship Pcs?
Friendship Pcs's district-level spending was $23,955 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 - Ideal Elementary is the highest-rated school in Friendship Pcs with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Friendship Pcs?
Across schools in Friendship Pcs with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.7%. 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 6.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.7%
How we rate schools
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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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