Serving 282 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain 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 13% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
96%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
White
1%
14%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.9%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School is ranked #121 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School?
282 students attend Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain Middle School is located in the Southeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 48 other public schools located in Southeast Washington.
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