Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle vs McKinley MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in District of Columbia, United States, 1.0 km 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
McKinley MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle Washington, District of Columbia | McKinley MS Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 42 | #36 of 42 |
| National rank | #1157 of 15,369 | #13756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 199 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| 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 20.1).
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.4).
- •McKinley MS is the larger school with 286 students compared with 199.
- •Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is a charter school while McKinley MS is a public 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 Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle better than McKinley MS?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle ranks higher (82.1 vs 20.1 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 McKinley MS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle: 199. McKinley MS: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle and McKinley MS rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle is 4th of 42 and McKinley MS is 36th of 42 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).