Friendship PCS

1345 POTOMAC AVENUE SE
Washington, DC 20003

www.friendshipschools.org

Charter School 311 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Friendship Public Charter School (PCS) – Chamberlain Middle is a public charter school located in the Capitol Hill/Hill East neighborhood of Southeast Washington, D.C. As part of the larger Friendship network—one of the oldest and most established charter management organizations in the District—the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment. The campus focuses on preparing middle school students for success in high school and beyond by emphasizing a college-preparatory curriculum, strong character development, and high academic expectations.

The school operates with a focus on personalized learning and community engagement, aiming to serve the diverse needs of its student population through a structured, supportive atmosphere. By integrating core subjects with technology and enrichment programs, Chamberlain Middle seeks to close the achievement gap and foster a culture of excellence. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and open to DC residents, functioning under the broader mission of the Friendship network to provide high-quality educational options for students in underserved communities.

311

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	7
Black	299
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
299 (96.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.3 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Friendship PCS
Phone:	(202)547-5800
Website:	http://www.friendshipschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 51