Serving 274 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School's student population of 274 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
17%
Black
98%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School is ranked #112 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School?
274 students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
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