Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle

2959 CARLTON AVENUE NE
Washington, DC 20018

www.friendshipschools.org

Charter School 223 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Friendship PCS Woodridge Middle is a public charter school located in the Woodridge neighborhood of Northeast Washington, D.C. It is part of the Friendship Public Charter School network, one of the largest and most established charter networks in the District. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on providing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for the academic demands of high school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment, prioritizing high academic standards and character development. As part of the broader Friendship network, Woodridge Middle integrates a strong focus on literacy and mathematics, complemented by extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to fostering a college-going culture among its student body. By utilizing the resources of the Friendship network, the school aims to provide equitable educational outcomes for students in the D.C. area, focusing on personalized support and community engagement.

223

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Friendship PCS - Woodridge International Middle
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	9
Black	211
Two or More	3

Black
211 (94.6%)
Hispanic
9 (4.0%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)

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)635-6500
Website:	http://www.friendshipschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 43

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 47