Eliot-Hine MS vs Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in District of Columbia, United States, 617 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eliot-Hine MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
432 students
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
238 students
| Measure | Eliot-Hine MS Washington, District of Columbia | Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 42 | #27 of 42 |
| National rank | #13896 of 15,369 | #12409 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 432 | 238 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 19.3).
- •Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.1).
- •Eliot-Hine MS is the larger school with 432 students compared with 238.
- •Eliot-Hine MS is a public school while Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Eliot-Hine MS better than Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle ranks higher (27.4 vs 19.3 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 Eliot-Hine MS and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliot-Hine MS: 432. Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle: 238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliot-Hine MS and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle rank in District of Columbia?
Eliot-Hine MS is 38th of 42 and Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle is 27th of 42 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).