Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's student population of 199 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
70%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is ranked #3263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
199 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School located?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is located in the Starrett City neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Starrett City.
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