search

Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle

Public Charter School

Grades Served
in 2025-26 4–8

Grades Accepting
New Applicants in 2025-26 All

Address 1345 POTOMAC AVENUE SE Phone 202-547-5800 Who can I talk to about special education services at this school? George "Kristopher" Clarke
202-556-5223
[email protected]

Chamberlain Middle will offer Equitable Access as a lottery preference for applicants.

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

One of Capitol Hill's top schools, Chamberlain Middle offers a joyful, safe community that nurtures curiosity, confidence, and student ownership of learning. Our inclusive curriculum, featuring Friendship's Science of Reading and Math programs, fosters inquisitive, productive learners. By 7th and 8th grade, students are on track for Pre-AP courses like Algebra, setting them on a path to earn college credits in high school. Small-group instruction provides personalized support, while extracurricular activities help students explore their interests and talents.

Feeder Pattern

Friendship PCS - Collegiate Academy

Specialized Programs

Blended Learning
Extended Day
Extended Year
Interscholastic Sports
School Garden

Additional Enrichment Offered

Art Club, Cheerleading, Drama, Girls on the Run, MATHCOUNTS, Robotics Team, Band, Dance, Choir

Points of Pride

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

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 303 Student Demographics

96% Black/African-American

<1% Asian

3% 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
5. Equitable Access
School Resources
Friendship Chamberlain Middle School Website
Parent Resources

Additional Resources

PCSB School Profile

Historical Waitlist Information

2024-2025 LOTTERY

4

5

2

5

8

4

6

10

11

7

2

10

4

8

0

11

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].}

Back to the list of schools