At a glance
Reported students
238
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia middle enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 42 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
256
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle: 238 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
8.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Washington. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Friendship PCS. NCES reports 238 students for 2024–25.
Among 42 middle schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 316.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below the District of Columbia median of 11.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (97.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black97.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Friendship PCS
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle
Middle · Grades 04–08
223 reported students
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle
Middle · Grades 04–08
199 reported students
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Middle · Grades 04–08
282 reported students
Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle
Middle · Grades 04–08
293 reported students
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle
Middle · Grades 04–08
172 reported students
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
239 reported students
Public schools near Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Academy PCS Middle · Charter · Monument Academy PCS | 05–08 | 131 | 0.1 mi |
| Two Rivers PCS - Young MS Middle · Charter · Two Rivers PCS | 06–08 | 224 | 0.4 mi |
| Eliot-Hine MS Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 432 | 0.4 mi |
| KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS Middle · Charter · KIPP DC PCS | 05–08 | 345 | 0.7 mi |
| Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster) Middle · District of Columbia Public Schools | 06–08 | 460 | 1.3 mi |
| Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle Middle · Charter · Friendship PCS | 04–08 | 282 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
What grades does Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle serve?
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Friendship PCS.
How many students attend Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle?
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle reported 238 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 42 District of Columbia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 238 students and 27.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 11.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle in?
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle is part of Friendship PCS, based in Washington, DC, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monument Academy PCS (0.1 mi), Two Rivers PCS - Young MS (0.4 mi), Eliot-Hine MS (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.