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Friendship PCS - Southeast Middle Academy

charterWard 8

Anacostia · 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

Southeast Middle provides a vibrant, safe community that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Our curriculum, including Friendship's Science of Reading and Math programs, equips students to be creative problem solvers and tech-savvy learners. By 7th and 8th grade, students are on track for Pre-AP coursework, such as Algebra, setting them up to earn college credits in high school. Small group instruction provides personalized support. Extracurricular activities encourage students to discover their interests and unique gifts. Southeast will open new science labs, classrooms, and a high school-sized gym in 2025. Spanish Club, Robotics, Chess Club, Drama Club, Math Club, STEM Club, Performing & Visual Arts, Dance, Cheerleading, Basketball, Band, Spelling Bee Spanish Club, Robotics, Chess Club, Drama Club, Math Club, STEM Club, Performing & Visual Arts, Dance, Cheerleading, Basketball, Band, Spelling Bee • Top-ranked preschool • Math and Reading performance among D.C.'s best • Multi-year Tier 1 campus

Address

645 MILWAUKEE PLACE SE

Enrollment Lottery

Not required

Free transit for students

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

School Hours

From Google business listing — confirm with the school directly.

  • Monday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Thursday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Friday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Saturday9 AM to 12:30 PM
  • SundayClosed

Specialties

Extended DayInterscholastic SportsRestorative Justice ProgramSchool 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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