Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle

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Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle ranks 20 th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is a public charter middle school located in Washington, DC, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 182. 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.

Academically, Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle has struggled compared to the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were below the DC averages across all grade levels. For example, in 8th grade ELA, Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle had 58.8% proficiency compared to the DC average of 35.7%. However, in 8th grade Math, the school had only 17.6% proficiency compared to the DC average of 11.2%. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with a dip in the 2021-2022 school year where it ranked 54th out of 59 DC middle schools and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as The Sojourner Truth School PCS, Washington Latin PCS, and MacFarland Middle School, generally outperform Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle in academic proficiency, especially in Math. Additionally, Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle has a much higher percentage of African American students, over 93%, compared to the more racially diverse student populations of the nearby schools. Despite the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle's academic performance lags behind many of the nearby schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and class size may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 4-8

6130 North Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 518-3928

District: Friendship PCS

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,186

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 172

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.2%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Asian:

0.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.35. (See more...)

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Friendship PCS School District. Racial makeup is: African American (94.2%), Hispanic (5.2%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is 10.6. 3 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is $28,186, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 middle schools in the Friendship PCS School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle 20^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle in the ranking list.)

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 - Ideal Middle

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	20.01	83^rd	97	14.4%
2023	44.62	57^th	128	55.5%
2024	53.35	45^th	126	64.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.09	27^th	53	49.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.88	17^th	60	71.7%

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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 - Ideal Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2022	21.52	54^th	59	8.5%
2023	50.41	26^th	69	62.3%
2024	60.18	20^th	70	71.4%

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

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Enrollment information for Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	92	0	6	0	98
2021	119	0	4	0	123
2022	142	0	7	1	150
2023	171	1	9	1	182
2024	162	1	9	0	172

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 - Ideal Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	98	10.1	9.6	n/a
2021	123	9.1	13.5	n/a
2022	150	13.0	11.5	n/a
2023	182	13.6	13.3	n/a
2024	172	16.2	10.6	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 - Ideal Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	98	10.1	9.6	n/a
2021	123	9.1	13.5	n/a
2022	150	13.0	11.5	n/a
2023	182	13.6	13.3	n/a
2024	172	16.2	10.6	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 - Ideal Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$5,032 (20.1%)	$20,034 (79.9%)	$25,066
2021	$3,139 (12.3%)	$22,295 (87.7%)	$25,434
2022	$4,808 (19.4%)	$20,031 (80.6%)	$24,839
2023	$6,173 (21.9%)	$22,013 (78.1%)	$28,186

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Schools Near Friendship PCS - Ideal 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 English II (2024)	DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			DC CAPE Geometry (2024)		DC CAPE English 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 English II End of Course	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 9th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	DC CAPE Geometry 8th Grade	DC CAPE Geometry End of Course	DC CAPE English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	6130 North Capitol Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	172	16	10.6		0 (0.0%)	162 (94.2%)	9 (5.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.2	20^th of 70 public middle schools	71.4%		50.4	26^th of 69 public middle schools	62.3%	6	7.0	31.0	51.3	32.1	38.7	58.8	24.1	20.5	14.3	16.1	17.6								$28,186	$6,173	$22,013
Capital City PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	100 Peabody Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Capital City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 808-9800	336	41	8.1		13 (3.9%)	75 (22.3%)	224 (66.7%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	36.7	46^th of 70 public middle schools	34.3%		33.6	45^th of 69 public middle schools	34.8%	1	5.1		10.5	27.9	26.2	15.2		5.3	15.5	12.2			10.5		10.5				$30,706	$4,072	$26,635
Ida B. Wells Middle School	Public	6-8	405 Sheridan St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-0693	540	47	11.4		7 (1.3%)	294 (54.4%)	226 (41.9%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	43	35^th of 70 public middle schools	50.0%		43.8	34^th of 69 public middle schools	50.7%	1	1.7			38.3	31.3	26.4			13.8	12.4			13.2		13.2				$25,628	$4,359	$21,269
Washington Latin PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5200 2nd Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 223-1111	393	24	16.4		198 (50.4%)	103 (26.2%)	55 (14.0%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	97.8	3^rd of 70 public middle schools	95.7%		91.1	6^th of 69 public middle schools	91.3%	3	37.8		64.9	72.4	74.0	81.3		51.5	58.2	50.5					48.5	89.7	89.7		$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
Social Justice PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	5450 3rd Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Social Justice PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 968-5380	124	16	7.7		0 (0.0%)	112 (90.3%)	12 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	41^st of 70 public middle schools	41.4%		46.5	32^nd of 69 public middle schools	53.6%	9				11.5	36.7	20.8			8.0	20.0	4.2								$26,745	$3,537	$23,208
Paul PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	5800 8th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Paul PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 291-7499	313	35	8.9		1 (0.3%)	147 (47.0%)	164 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.1	28^th of 70 public middle schools	60.0%		66.2	14^th of 69 public middle schools	79.7%	14	5.9		26.7	34.0	34.1	40.0			7.6	12.9	4.5				35.0				$31,963	$4,952	$27,010
MacFarland Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 Iowa Ave. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6033	499	54	9.3		8 (1.6%)	206 (41.3%)	271 (54.3%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	42.4	36^th of 70 public middle schools	48.6%		38	41^st of 69 public middle schools	40.6%	5	3.6			28.5	28.3	19.3			14.0	22.6	1.0		56.9		56.9				$29,115	$3,647	$25,468
Brookland Middle School	Public	6-8	1150 Michigan Ave NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 759-1999	370	33	11.1		3 (0.8%)	295 (79.7%)	67 (18.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	27.2	56^th of 70 public middle schools	20.0%		32.6	48^th of 69 public middle schools	30.4%	8				16.5	20.2	23.0			5.4	11.6			14.2		14.2				$27,562	$3,801	$23,760
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3600 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	377	33	11.6		11 (2.9%)	109 (28.9%)	253 (67.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.7	48^th of 70 public middle schools	31.4%		38.9	39^th of 69 public middle schools	43.5%	9	3.9		23.1	21.7	17.9	21.8		17.3	18.1	17.0	1.4								$29,983	$3,822	$26,161
The Sojourner Truth School PCS	Public, Charter	6-10	1800 Perry Street NE	Washington	20018	District Of Columbia	The Sojourner Truth School PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 747-0904	284	26	11.1		40 (14.1%)	176 (62.0%)	48 (16.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	79.9	10^th of 70 public middle schools	85.7%		81	8^th of 69 public middle schools	88.4%	2	6.8			58.1	53.6	52.8			24.2	29.6	20.4	20.0		5.3	13.1		2.8	33.3	$25,843	$2,461	$23,382

Frequently Asked Questions about Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle

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Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle ranks 20^th of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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Students at Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle are 94% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle.

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