Summary:
The Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) district in Washington, D.C. operates 15 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 19 out of 47 in D.C. and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Within the Friendship PCS district, a few schools stand out. Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle are both ranked in the top 20 middle schools in D.C. and have strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts. Additionally, Friendship PCS - Technology Preparatory High School is ranked 13th out of 34 D.C. high schools and has relatively high proficiency rates in English II and Algebra I compared to the district average. Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle is also a standout, with strong performance in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
However, the data also reveals significant variation in academic performance across the Friendship PCS schools, with some schools excelling and others struggling. This suggests that factors beyond just the district-level resources and policies may be influencing student outcomes at the individual school level. Additionally, the district's only virtual school, Friendship PCS - Online Academy, consistently performs well below the district averages in both ELA and Mathematics, raising questions about the effectiveness of online learning, particularly for younger students.
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