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Friendship Blow-Pierce Elementary & Middle PCS

Charter | PK-8 | 641 students
“We are best known for college and career focus.”
 

DC Public Charter School Board

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35.7%

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The Principal's point of view

Posted June 13, 2011

Students that attend Blow Pierce benefit from high quality instruction, a disciplined and orderly environment, and state of the art technology and labs. We have an excellent team of committed administrators, teachers, and support staff.

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This is my grandson's first year at Blow Pierce I and find that the school has challenging academic programs. Blow Pierce has strong leadership. I recommend this school to other parents that would like to see an improvement in behavior and classwork, I rate this school 4 stars.
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my kids came to this school from another friendship campus (Chamberlain) & I actually like the other campus better...the kids have no type of freedom...its like boot camp
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The students that attend Blow Pierce benefit from high quality instruction but the disciplined and only environment is no longer present. The structured environment of the school has disappeared and the teacher are leaving because of the disruptive students which makes it hard to teach. The teachers are very dedicated and do an excellent job but they can't do it alone. I just hope that the remaining teachers return because outstanding teachers are very hard to fine.
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My daughter came to this school from a Maryland school because of various reasons. I found this school to be excellent in teachers for her in 8th grade. They were responsive and and the principal is awesom and cares about this school. I wish it went to the 9th grade.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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0%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
n/a

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n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

16 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 50% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
10%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Washington, D.C. used the District of Columbia Comprehensive Assessment System (DC-CAS) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and science in grades 5, 8, and High School. The DC-CAS is a standards-based testing program, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the District of Columbia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Washington DC's state standards

Source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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Climate ratings

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 78%
Hispanic 1% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 7%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 112%N/A13%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 286%N/A73%
English learners 10%N/A7%
Source: 1 Office of the State Superintendent of Education, 2011-2012
Source: 2 NCES, 2010-2011

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
All Students 92%N/AN/A
Female 93%N/AN/A
Male 91%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 92%N/AN/A
Hispanic 77%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/AN/A
Not economically disadvantaged 93%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 91%N/AN/A
General-Education students 92%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 98%N/AN/A
Not limited English proficient 92%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Dance teacher(s)
Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Security personnel
Special education coordinator
Speech and language therapist(s)
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Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM)

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing and written arts
  • Dance

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students
Staff resources available to students
  • Speech and language therapist(s)

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
School facilities
  • Gym
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:45 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • Before school: starts at 7:00 a.m.
  • After school: ends at 6:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Mya Baker
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Age at which early childhood or Pre-K program begins
  • 3 years old
Gender
  • Coed
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (202) 399-6157

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • STEM
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Special education
  • Technology
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

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  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Moderate - the school consistently offers a full program for particular special education needs
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
Level of ESL/ELL programming offered
  • Basic - the school offers or partners to provide services based on the needs of individual students

Resources

Staff resources available to students
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Dance teacher(s)
  • Instructional aide(s)/coach(es)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Speech and language therapist(s)
Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
School-run shuttle from nearby metro and bus stops
  • Yes. Nearby lines: X2
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • None
School facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
Performing arts
  • Dance
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