Friendship Armstrong Academy is a public charter school located in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Historically a black school, it is housed in the former Armstrong Manual Training School, also known as the Samuel Chapman Armstrong Technical High School.
Serving 198 students in grades 4-8, Friendship Pcs - Armstrong 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 11% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School's student population of 198 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong 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 - Armstrong Middle School is 0.10, 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
#156 out of 220 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
10%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
95%
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 - Armstrong Middle School's ranking?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is ranked #156 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School often compared to?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Friendship Pcs - Blow Pierce Middle School, Friendship Pcs - Chamberlain 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 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School?
198 students attend Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School offer ?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School part of?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School is part of Friendship PCS School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Pcs - Armstrong Middle School located?
Friendship Pcs - Armstrong 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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