Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederick Douglass School 19's student population of 444 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass School 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass School 19 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1704 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
24%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass School 19's ranking?
Frederick Douglass School 19 is ranked #1704 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Frederick Douglass School 19 often compared to?
Frederick Douglass School 19is often viewed alongside schools like Eleanor Skillen School 34 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass School 19?
444 students attend Frederick Douglass School 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Frederick Douglass School 19 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Frederick Douglass School 19 offer ?
Frederick Douglass School 19 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Frederick Douglass School 19 part of?
Frederick Douglass School 19 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass School 19 located?
Frederick Douglass School 19 is located in the Near Southeast neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Near Southeast.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2013
I haven't yet went to this school and I am really excited about their activeness...but I am gonna be in 7th grade and I have been going to a elementary school for about 6years and I really would like some freedom at this school for middle schoolers and am really concerned about lockers..DO WE HAVE LOCKERS..?Thats one thing I really want at this new school...so hopefully it'll be a good school year and I will have plenty of freedom
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