Serving 238 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School ranks in the top 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 20% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School's student population of 238 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School ranks within the top 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 - Blow Pierce Middle School is 0.06, 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
#109 out of 220 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
97%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #109 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School?
238 students attend Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 62 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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