Is Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle a good school?

Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle ranks 32 nd of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 326 students attended Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle.

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

Students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle are 98% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

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Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle is a public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving 329 students in grades 4-8. The school is part of the Friendship PCS district, which is ranked 19 out of 47 districts in DC and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle has consistently ranked in the middle of DC middle schools, though its student performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. However, the school has performed relatively well in serving its low socioeconomic status (SES) and at-risk student populations, ranking 13th out of 44 DC middle schools for low SES students and 8th out of 34 DC middle schools for at-risk students. The school's per-student spending has increased steadily, from $19,664 in 2020-2021 to $24,251 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby charter schools, Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle's performance is generally on par with or slightly below other Friendship PCS schools, but lags behind higher-performing charter schools in the area, such as DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Middle School. However, the school's performance is significantly higher than nearby District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) middle schools, such as Kramer Middle School and Johnson Middle School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

645 Milwaukee Place SE
Washington, DC 20032

(202) 562-1980

District: Friendship PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,251

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 326

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle ranks better than 56.3% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle ranks better than 54.3% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Friendship PCS School District. Racial makeup is: African American (98.5%), Hispanic (1.2%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle is 13.9, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District! (See more...)

Compare Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle is $24,251, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle 55^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle 32^nd of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2019	29.29	82^nd	122	32.8%
2022	21.73	81^st	97	16.5%
2023	31.33	80^th	128	37.5%
2024	45.81	55^th	126	56.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.85	43^rd	45	4.4%
2024	59.71	3^rd	9	66.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.69	9^th	55	83.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.35	84^th	117	28.2%

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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.00	54^th	91	40.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.88	76^th	113	32.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.03	65^th	106	38.7%
2024	54.91	24^th	63	61.9%

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

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	37.42	32^nd	59	45.8%
2023	49.91	28^th	69	59.4%
2024	44.66	32^nd	70	54.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.57	13^th	44	70.5%
2024	58.35	17^th	49	65.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.31	8^th	34	76.5%

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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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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	176	1	0	179
2020	0	244	2	0	246
2021	0	336	2	0	338
2022	0	344	3	0	347
2023	0	325	4	0	329
2024	0	321	4	1	326

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

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	179	13.0	13.7	n/a
2020	246	17.1	14.3	n/a
2021	338	25.1	13.4	n/a
2022	347	21.1	16.4	n/a
2023	329	24.9	13.1	n/a
2024	326	23.3	13.9	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 - Southeast Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	179	13.0	13.7	n/a
2020	246	17.1	14.3	n/a
2021	338	25.1	13.4	n/a
2022	347	21.1	16.4	n/a
2023	329	24.9	13.1	n/a
2024	326	23.3	13.9	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 - Southeast Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,845 (13.9%)	$17,563 (86.1%)	$20,408
2020	$3,457 (17.3%)	$16,539 (82.7%)	$19,996
2021	$3,047 (15.5%)	$16,617 (84.5%)	$19,664
2022	$4,189 (19.1%)	$17,769 (80.9%)	$21,958
2023	$5,375 (22.2%)	$18,876 (77.8%)	$24,251

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 82^nd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 80^th of 128 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	11.5	11.5	0%
4th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS)	31	17.9	13.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	30.7	27.9	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS)	24.8	25.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	10.6	8.7	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS)	19.8	8.6	11.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	24.2	22.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS)	22.2	25.9	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	14.8	7.1	7.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Friendship PCS)	17.5	8.2	9.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle)	20.4	22.9	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Friendship PCS)	31.3	23.5	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	179	329	83.8%
African American	176	325	84.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle

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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 - Southeast Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	645 Milwaukee Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-1980	326	23	13.9		0 (0.0%)	321 (98.5%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.7	32^nd of 70 public middle schools	54.3%		49.9	28^th of 69 public middle schools	59.4%	4	3.4	33.9	35.0	37.7	26.5	40.4	21.7	8.3	10.1	10.3	9.1			$24,251	$5,375	$18,876
KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	3301 Wheeler Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 562-9101	334	27	12.5		1 (0.3%)	328 (98.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	51^st of 70 public middle schools	27.1%		39.9	38^th of 69 public middle schools	44.9%	13			11.8	15.5	25.0	21.1		15.8	8.3	10.7	25.0			$24,693	$3,420	$21,273
Hart Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Mississippi Ave. SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6426	367	31	11.9		0 (0.0%)	354 (96.5%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	17.3	65^th of 70 public middle schools	7.1%		17.4	66^th of 69 public middle schools	4.3%	1				4.3	16.8	18.7			1.7	5.1	1.2		11.5	$31,448	$4,241	$27,207
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	2600 Douglass Road SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 678-5477	435	36	11.9		0 (0.0%)	428 (98.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31	52^nd of 70 public middle schools	25.7%		38.5	40^th of 69 public middle schools	42.0%	12	2.5		14.4	9.4	22.4	20.0		13.5	6.1	16.5	16.5			$25,385	$3,575	$21,810
Johnson Middle School	Public	6-8	1400 Bruce Pl. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3140	297	31	9.7		1 (0.3%)	293 (98.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.7	67^th of 70 public middle schools	4.3%		12.1	68^th of 69 public middle schools	1.4%	1	5.6			6.7	14.4	16.8			1.5	1.3		7.2	7.2	$30,052	$4,438	$25,613
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Middle School	Public, Charter	4-7	2330 Pomeroy Rd SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 519-3955	265	25	10.6		0 (0.0%)	254 (95.8%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	73.3	15^th of 70 public middle schools	78.6%					(n/a)		25.4	20.8	38.5	44.0		23.9	19.4	38.5	20.0				$34,148	$4,982	$29,166
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Johenning	Public, Charter	6-8	908 Wahler Place SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Digital Pioneers Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 670-7862	312	32	9.9		0 (0.0%)	308 (98.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38	42^nd of 70 public middle schools	40.0%		32	52^nd of 69 public middle schools	24.6%	10				22.0	16.9	22.3			18.2	11.4	16.7			$20,979	$3,989	$16,989
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS	Public, Charter	4-8	4600 Livingston Road SE	Washington	20032	District Of Columbia	Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 830-2810	307	23	13.3		1 (0.3%)	298 (97.1%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	21.4	62^nd of 70 public middle schools	11.4%		32.4	49^th of 69 public middle schools	29.0%	13		19.6	14.1	8.0	15.5	21.6	4.4	9.3	8.3	3.6	5.4			$31,813	$4,570	$27,243
Kramer Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Q St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3150	197	23	8.5		0 (0.0%)	189 (95.9%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	9.9	70^th of 70 public middle schools	0.0%		11.2	69^th of 69 public middle schools	0.0%	1				5.0	12.5	9.1				2.0	1.9			$40,913	$5,031	$35,883
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	1345 Potomac Avenue SE	Washington	20003	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 547-5800	303	27	11.1		1 (0.3%)	291 (96.0%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.5	18^th of 70 public middle schools	74.3%		48.3	29^th of 69 public middle schools	58.0%	11	4.4	23.6	29.4	25.4	56.4	41.9	16.4	21.6	4.4	18.2	12.8			$24,966	$5,552	$19,415

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