Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle vs Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 545 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
282 students
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Washington · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
415 students
| Measure | Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle Washington, District of Columbia | Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 42 | #51 of 142 |
| National rank | #11714 of 15,369 | #25409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 282 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 44% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 31.1).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) does better on math proficiency (44% vs 28%).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.8).
- •Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is the larger school with 415 students compared with 282.
- •Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle is a charter school while Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) 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 - Chamberlain Middle better than Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) ranks higher (49.7 vs 31.1 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 - Chamberlain Middle and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)?
About 545 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle: 282. Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster): 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) rank in District of Columbia?
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle is 23rd of 42 and Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster) is 51st of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).