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Friendship Woodridge Elementary & Middle PCS

Charter | PK-8 | 480 students
“We are best known for academics.”
 

DC Public Charter School Board

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Posted December 11, 2011
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Very pleased with our son's enrollment. We transferred him to FPCS from a private placement when we moved to Woodridge and had an opporunity to observe his class and speak in great detail with the school administrator while touring the entire campus. She patiently indulged our every query and assured us with honesty and factual information, not "fluff." Within 2 weeks of entering FPCS our son's shyness was much less apparent and he was communicating much more proficiently.
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the kids at this school are balanced with work and athletis and the kids are great. the teahers makes it all possible

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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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
34%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
30%

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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 48% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 36% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
58%

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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 49% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
44%

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

GreatSchools Rating

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Academic rating
7 / 10
Climate rating
Coming 2013

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Overall academic rating

7

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*Test scores are based on 2012 DC-CAS results from the District of Columbia.

**The academic growth rating measures how schools affect student test score improvement over time in reading and math. The data is for the 2012 school year and is provided by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

Climate ratings

Starting in fall 2013, we plan to release a climate rating as part of this school's overall GreatSchools Rating. The climate rating will be based on survey data about various aspects of this school's climate, such as safety, cleanliness, expectations for students, parent involvement, and more.

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 96% 78%
Hispanic 3% 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 111%N/A13%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 264%N/A73%
English learners 13%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 93%N/AN/A
Female 93%N/AN/A
Male 92%N/AN/A
Black, not Hispanic 93%N/AN/A
Hispanic 97%N/AN/A
White, not Hispanic 88%N/AN/A
Economically disadvantaged 92%N/AN/A
Not economically disadvantaged 95%N/AN/A
Students with disabilities 91%N/AN/A
General-Education students 93%N/AN/A
Limited English proficient 96%N/AN/A
Not limited English proficient 93%N/AN/A
Source: DCPS, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14

Teacher resources

Special staff resources available to students Assistant principal(s)
Art teacher(s)
Music teacher(s)
PE instructor(s)
Nurse(s)
Security personnel
School psychologist
Special education coordinator
Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by school staff Spanish
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Special education / special needs

Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
Staff resources available to students
  • Special education coordinator

Arts & music

Staff resources available to students
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Music room
Music
  • Band

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
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish

Health & athletics

Staff resources available to students
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
School facilities
  • Gym
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
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 6:00 a.m.
School Leader's name
  • Rictor Craig
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) 635-6481

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

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  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • None
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • No
Level of special education programming offered
  • Intensive - the school offers a full program for many needs and/or offers at least one very comprehensive program for very challenging needs such as autism or complete visual impairment
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
  • Art teacher(s)
  • Assistant principal(s)
  • Music teacher(s)
  • Nurse(s)
  • PE instructor(s)
  • School psychologist
  • Security personnel
  • Special education coordinator
  • Teacher aid/assistant teacher
Foreign languages spoken by staff
  • Spanish
Extra learning resources offered
  • RISE
  • Tutoring
Transportation provided for students by the school / district
  • Transportation provided for special education students only
School facilities
  • Art room
  • Cafeteria
  • Gym
  • Internet access
  • Multi-purpose room ("cafegymatorium")
  • Music room
  • Playground
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Flag football
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • None
Music
  • Band
Performing arts
  • None
Media arts
  • None

Student clubs

Clubs (distinct from courses)
  • Student council/government
School leaders can update this information here.

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  • This school has a bullying and/or cyber bullying policy in place.
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  • Chaperone school trips
  • Coach sports teams or extracurricular activities
  • Join PTO/PTA
  • Monitor the playground
  • Organize cultural events
  • Organize fundraising events (school auction, bake sales, etc.)
  • Serve on school improvement team or governance council
  • Volunteer in the classroom
  • Volunteer time after school
School colors
  • Blue,Gold
School mascot
  • Eagles
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