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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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle fosters a vibrant learning environment rooted in arts integration. Building on its mission to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning within a joyful and nurturing community, Armstrong provides a comprehensive middle school experience. Students attend from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and are required to wear a uniform. Key programs include robust Arts Integration, an Extended Day option for continued engagement, and Interscholastic Sports to promote teamwork and physical activity. For families with multiple children, Armstrong offers lottery priority for siblings currently attending or siblings who have been offered admission, simplifying the enrollment process for connected households. This school emphasizes a holistic approach, blending academic rigor with artistic expression and community building.

As D.C.'s leading Arts elementary school, Armstrong provides a joyful, nurturing community that sparks creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. In our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, students build literacy, numeracy, world language, and creative problem-solving skills through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. With our Reggio Arts Studio, outdoor classrooms, and Armstrong Garden, Pre-K3-4 students daily connect what they learn with our wider world. From K-3, our inclusive curriculum incl

Specialized Programs

Arts IntegrationExtended DayInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool Garden

Enrichment

Art Club · Photography · Literary Club · Basketball · Football · Cheerleading · Robotics Club · Sign Language Club · Spanish Club

🕐 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.👔 Uniform required

Address

111 O STREET NW

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle serve?+

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle serves grades 4–8 in the Truxton Circle neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle in?+

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is located in Ward 5, Truxton Circle, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle?+

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is a DC public charter school. Contact the school directly for enrollment and seat availability.

What is Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle's OSSE star rating?+

Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle received a 2/5 star rating (★★☆☆☆) from the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in SY 2018-19. OSSE ratings measure academic achievement, growth, and attendance.

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