Serving 172 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School's student population of 172 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Ideal 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 - Ideal Middle School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)10-14%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
94%
63%
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
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School is ranked #158 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School?
172 students attend Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Middle School is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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