Serving 12 students in grades 8-11, Frederick Douglass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
75%
10%
White
n/a
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
12 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Frederick Douglass Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy is part of Brockton School District.
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