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Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle

charterWard 7

Kingman Park · 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 - Blow-Pierce Middle

Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle fosters a secure community that encourages curiosity, exploration, and a love for learning, drawing inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach. The school day runs from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an Extended Day program offering additional support and activities. A school uniform is required. Students can participate in Interscholastic Sports, including Basketball, Cheerleading, Dance, and Flag Football, providing diverse options for physical activity and teamwork. For families applying through the DC lottery, priority is given to siblings currently attending and children of staff members. Blow-Pierce Middle aims to provide a well-rounded and engaging experience for its students.

Blow Pierce Elementary provides a vibrant, safe community that inspires curiosity, exploration and a love for learning. Our Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds builds early literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills through inquiry-based, hands-on learning with art, literature and nature. In K-3, our proven Science of Reading and Math programs lays the foundation for Pre-AP coursework like Algebra by middle school. Small group instruction provides personalized support for

Specialized Programs

Extended DayInterscholastic Sports

Enrichment

Basketball · Cheerleading · Dance · Flag Football · Spelling Bee Club · Spanish Club · Tennis · Cooking Club · Mentoring · Instrumental Club · Track · Soccer

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

Address

725 19TH STREET NE

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

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Free transit for students

All DC residents enrolled at Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce 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

Extended DayInterscholastic Sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What grades does Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle serve?+

Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle serves grades 4–8 in the Kingman Park neighborhood of Washington DC.

What ward is Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle in?+

Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle is located in Ward 7, Kingman Park, Washington DC.

How do I apply to Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle?+

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

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

Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce 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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