Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle vs KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 431 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
199 students
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
224 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle Washington, District of Columbia | KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 42 | #27 of 142 |
| National rank | #1157 of 15,369 | #15527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 199 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 63.9).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.2).
- •KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS is the larger school with 224 students compared with 199.
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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle better than KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 63.9 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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle and KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle: 199. KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle and KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is 4th of 42 and KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS is 27th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).