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Friendship PCS - Blow-Pierce Middle

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 4–8

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 725 19TH STREET NE Phone 202-572-1070 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? Yamina Pinnock
202-572-1070 ext. 2022
[email protected]

School Hours MTThW: 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
F: 7:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Extended Hours 7:00 a.m.-7:55 a.m.
MTThW: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
F: 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Before and after care available_{Sliding Scale/Voucher}_{Contact school for details}

School Uniform Required

2019-20 STAR RATING

About this school

Blow Pierce Middle students thrive in a vibrant, safe community that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and high achievement. Our curriculum, including Friendship's Science of Reading and Math programs, prepares 4-8th graders to be inquisitive, productive learners. By 7-8th grade, students are prepared for Pre-AP coursework, like Algebra, setting them on a path to earn college credits in high school. Small group instruction provides personalized support for every student. Extracurricular activities encourage students to develop their interests and unique gifts.

Feeder Pattern

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
Extended Year
Interscholastic Sports
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

Cheerleading, Chess Club, Dance, Science Fair, Spelling Bee Club, Spanish Club, Robotics Team, African drumming, TechBridge Girls Program

Points of Pride

• Top-ranked teachers
• Math and Reading performance among D.C.'s highest
• Tier 1 school since 2016 and Bold Performance School Awardee

2023-24 DC CAPE INFORMATION N/A

Learn more about this school’s DC CAPE (previously known as PARCC and DC Science) results by visiting the DC School Report Card website.

Total 2023-24 Enrollment 237 Student Demographics

99% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

<1% Hispanic / Latino

<1% Native American / Alaska Native

<1% Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander

<1% White non-Hispanic

<1% Multiracial

Lottery Preferences
1. Transfer
2. Sibling Attending
3. Children of Staff
4. Sibling Offered
School Resources
Friendship Blow Pierce Middle School Website
Parent Resources

Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

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8

7

5

8

3

6

15

8

7

4

2

1

8

0

9

3

_{Federal and District law require equal access to services for students with special education needs and English Language Learners. For additional information, please contact the Office of the State Superintendent of Education at (202) 727-6436 or at [email protected].}

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