Is Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School a good school?

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School ranks 1111 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School?

Students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School are 67% Hispanic, 28% African American, 3% White, 1% American Indian.

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Summary:

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is a public middle school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 239 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 789 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's student population is diverse, with a majority Hispanic (66.53%) and African American (28.03%) students. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 36.54% to 47.83%, and in math from 16.98% to 42.37%, compared to state averages of 45.82% to 55.2% in ELA and 48.07% to 40.74% in math. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners and students with disabilities performing particularly poorly.

Comparing Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School to nearby schools, such as Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy III, which is located just 0.23 miles away, shows that the nearby schools generally perform at a similar or slightly higher level. Despite increased spending per student, from $20,030 in the 2019-2020 school year to $24,802 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school has not seen a corresponding improvement in academic performance, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful change. The school may need to examine its instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to identify areas for improvement and learn from higher-performing institutions in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York City Geographic District #12.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457

(718) 561-1617

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1111^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,802

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.5%

African American:

28.0%

White:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 4^th among 10 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.5%), African American (28%), White (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is 8.8, which is the 5^th best among 10 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School is $24,802. 5 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School 1111^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	45.27	699^th	1095	36.2%
2007	37.95	790^th	1123	29.7%
2008	39.07	848^th	1185	28.4%
2009	34.10	921^st	1224	24.8%
2010	24.33	967^th	1243	22.2%
2011	28.74	967^th	1295	25.3%
2012	27.82	1012^th	1337	24.3%
2013	18.84	1126^th	1373	18.0%
2014	19.09	1165^th	1401	16.8%
2015	19.22	1169^th	1407	16.9%
2016	18.87	1215^th	1429	15.0%
2017	16.75	1293^rd	1455	11.1%
2018	23.97	1149^th	1438	20.1%
2019	15.13	1303^rd	1439	9.5%
2021	19.07	1081^st	1242	13.0%
2022	21.89	1230^th	1479	16.8%
2023	29.45	1111^th	1500	25.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.68	459^th	503	8.7%
2019	42.00	210^th	473	55.6%
2022	53.74	183^rd	581	68.5%
2023	21.95	574^th	591	2.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.68	1005^th	1170	14.1%
2019	24.56	1040^th	1139	8.7%
2022	49.38	485^th	1283	62.2%
2023	51.65	486^th	1307	62.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.84	934^th	1245	25.0%
2019	19.76	1112^th	1241	10.4%
2021	28.62	728^th	935	22.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.73	186^th	457	59.3%
2019	30.07	306^th	392	21.9%
2022	26.14	405^th	487	16.8%
2023	42.30	312^th	543	42.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	22.88	1139^th	1353	15.8%
2019	18.15	1207^th	1370	11.9%
2021	13.34	1000^th	1066	6.2%
2022	25.44	1160^th	1454	20.2%
2023	36.00	980^th	1463	33.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.99	1067^th	1352	21.1%
2019	12.51	1296^th	1366	5.1%
2021	17.26	964^th	1071	10.0%
2022	18.83	1281^st	1455	12.0%
2023	20.97	1260^th	1464	13.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.83	574^th	810	29.1%
2019	22.20	701^st	826	15.1%
2022	32.05	652^nd	914	28.7%
2023	39.39	566^th	943	40.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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by a parent
Sunday, December 11, 2011

My oldest Daughter attended this school as an average student & walked out an Honors student. The teachers are very pro-active & the Principle is on point with All the students! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	0	37	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	75
2006	2	78	4	96	3	n/a	n/a	183
2007	3	109	5	150	2	n/a	n/a	269
2008	3	102	2	154	2	n/a	n/a	263
2009	4	100	1	142	0	n/a	n/a	247
2010	3	99	1	160	0	n/a	n/a	263
2011	2	103	1	155	0	0	0	261
2012	3	74	2	171	0	0	0	250
2013	2	78	2	173	0	0	0	255
2014	2	82	6	167	0	0	0	257
2015	5	87	4	174	0	0	0	270
2016	4	80	4	184	1	0	0	273
2017	4	79	5	164	1	0	0	253
2018	2	82	4	134	2	0	1	225
2019	0	75	6	129	2	0	2	214
2020	2	51	2	127	1	0	1	184
2021	3	49	2	148	3	0	1	206
2022	8	53	2	158	3	0	1	225
2023	8	67	2	159	3	0	0	239

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	75	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	10.0	18.3	84.2
2007	269	18.5	14.5	87.7
2008	263	19.0	13.8	87.1
2009	247	17.8	13.9	89.9
2010	263	19.0	13.8	n/a
2011	261	20.0	13.0	93.9
2012	250	19.0	13.1	94.8
2013	255	19.3	13.1	94.1
2014	257	20.4	12.5	86
2015	270	21.0	12.8	93.7
2016	273	20.0	13.6	84.2
2017	253	16.9	14.9	74.7
2018	225	13.0	17.2	89.3
2019	214	14.0	15.2	89.3
2020	184	18.0	10.2	92.4
2021	206	24.6	8.3	97.1
2022	225	24.0	9.3	96.9
2023	239	27.0	8.8	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	75	n/a	n/a	0
2006	183	10.0	18.3	84.2
2007	269	18.5	14.5	87.7
2008	263	19.0	13.8	87.1
2009	247	17.8	13.9	89.9
2010	263	19.0	13.8	n/a
2011	261	20.0	13.0	93.9
2012	250	19.0	13.1	94.8
2013	255	19.3	13.1	94.1
2014	257	20.4	12.5	86
2015	270	21.0	12.8	93.7
2016	273	20.0	13.6	84.2
2017	253	16.9	14.9	74.7
2018	225	13.0	17.2	89.3
2019	214	14.0	15.2	89.3
2020	184	18.0	10.2	92.4
2021	206	24.6	8.3	97.1
2022	225	24.0	9.3	96.9
2023	239	27.0	8.8	97.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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