Capital City PCS - MS vs Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in District of Columbia, United States, 397 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital City PCS - MS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
344 students
Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
172 students
| Measure | Capital City PCS - MS Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 42 | #11 of 42 |
| National rank | #10339 of 15,369 | #4373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 344 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 37.6).
- •Capital City PCS - MS does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.3).
- •Capital City PCS - MS is the larger school with 344 students compared with 172.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capital City PCS - MS better than Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle ranks higher (65.0 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Capital City PCS - MS and Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital City PCS - MS: 344. Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital City PCS - MS and Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle rank in District of Columbia?
Capital City PCS - MS is 20th of 42 and Friendship PCS - Ideal Middle is 11th of 42 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).