Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

charterWard 5

Truxton Circle · Grades 4–8

OSSE STAR Rating

SY 2018-19
2 / 5 stars · Score 24.1 / 100
Enrollment: 415

Source: OSSE School Report Card — official rating from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

About the School

The district's only dual-curriculum middle school, Armstrong blends college preparatory academics with arts training. Our inclusive curriculum, including Friendship's Science of Reading and Math programs, prepares students for Pre-AP coursework, like Algebra, in middle school. Student artists pursue majors in visual arts, music (instrumental and voice), theater, dance, and media arts. A gateway to top arts high schools, students grow their talents with performances in our 1,000-seat theater and master classes and competitions. Art Club, Photography, Literary Club, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Robotics Club, Sign Language Club, Spanish Club Art Club, Photography, Literary Club, Basketball, Football, Cheerleading, Robotics Club, Sign Language Club, Spanish Club • Top-ranked teachers • Award-winning Principal Gregory Spears • Annual Arts Festival and D.C. historical site

Address

111 O STREET NW

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle (ages 5–21) qualify for Kids Ride Free — a SmarTrip card that grants free Metrobus, Metrorail, and DC Circulator rides on school days.

Specialties

Arts IntegrationExtended DayInterscholastic SportsSchool Garden
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Kids Ride Free Eligible

Students enrolled at this school qualify for Kids Ride Free DC — a free SmarTrip card for unlimited Metrorail, Metrobus, and DC Circulator rides during the school year.

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