Is Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School a good school?

Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School ranks 962 nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School.

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

Students at Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School are 72% African American, 19% Hispanic, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% White.

Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School

Summary:

Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 195 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #19, which is ranked 754 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly African American student population, ranging from 70% to 72% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, outperforming the district in some areas like 8th grade ELA and Algebra I, but struggling in others like 8th grade Science. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 460 and 1036 out of over 1,400 New York middle schools over the past decade. Student group performance also varies, with African American and special education students performing better than the overall school, while male and Hispanic students tend to perform worse.

Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $16,573 in 2019-2020 to $29,535 in 2022-2023, the school's enrollment has decreased by over 18% in the past two years. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.3 to 11.7, suggests it has the resources to potentially improve student outcomes. However, the inconsistent academic performance indicates a need for more effective strategies and interventions. Compared to nearby higher-performing schools like IS 211 John Wilson and Collegiate Academy-Math-Personal Awa, Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School faces unique challenges in serving its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239

(718) 348-2465

District: New York City Geographic District #19

SchoolDigger Rank:
962^nd of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,535

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.3%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Pacific Islander:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 13 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72.3%), Hispanic (19.5%), Pacific Islander (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School is 8.3, which is the 4^th best among 13 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)

Compare Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School employs 23.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School is $29,535, which is the 2^nd highest among 13 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #19.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School 962^nd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #19:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #19 754^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2008	59.49	614^th	1185	48.2%
2009	61.11	628^th	1224	48.7%
2010	61.49	557^th	1243	55.2%
2011	62.09	548^th	1295	57.7%
2012	68.42	450^th	1337	66.3%
2013	55.40	579^th	1373	57.8%
2014	60.91	460^th	1401	67.2%
2015	50.28	655^th	1407	53.4%
2016	59.22	513^th	1429	64.1%
2017	49.18	712^th	1455	51.1%
2018	48.25	725^th	1438	49.6%
2019	43.46	761^st	1439	47.1%
2021	22.82	1036^th	1242	16.6%
2022	32.06	1028^th	1479	30.5%
2023	37.78	962^nd	1500	35.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	44.35	554^th	1170	52.6%
2019	43.53	529^th	1139	53.6%
2022	45.90	561^st	1283	56.3%
2023	43.68	637^th	1307	51.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	54.80	451^st	1245	63.8%
2019	55.09	438^th	1241	64.7%
2023	46.34	642^nd	1288	50.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	60.51	126^th	457	72.4%
2019	61.97	94^th	392	76.0%
2022	54.48	173^rd	487	64.5%
2023	50.47	232^nd	543	57.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.44	716^th	1353	47.1%
2019	41.78	798^th	1370	41.8%
2022	36.95	929^th	1454	36.1%
2023	35.18	992^nd	1463	32.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	45.66	721^st	1352	46.7%
2019	43.44	717^th	1366	47.5%
2022	27.53	1116^th	1455	23.3%
2023	41.88	855^th	1464	41.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	60.28	194^th	663	70.7%
2019	57.91	205^th	653	68.6%
2021	39.14	163^rd	253	35.6%
2022	46.12	344^th	706	51.3%
2023	49.07	335^th	696	51.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.88	404^th	810	50.1%
2019	44.61	410^th	826	50.4%
2023	35.99	607^th	943	35.6%

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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

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by a parent
Thursday, June 29, 2023

My child went there and was bullied every day from the time he got there. This is a school where physical safety is not a priority. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	1	66	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	75
2008	3	122	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	142
2009	2	197	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	227
2010	2	179	6	25	0	n/a	n/a	212
2011	1	169	13	34	0	0	0	217
2012	1	194	19	53	3	1	0	271
2013	1	208	18	63	1	2	0	293
2014	1	200	25	70	1	0	0	297
2015	1	209	18	61	1	0	0	290
2016	0	223	16	70	0	0	0	309
2017	3	243	9	62	2	4	1	324
2018	7	240	17	70	2	2	0	338
2019	10	235	17	69	0	5	0	336
2020	10	212	17	64	0	6	0	309
2021	5	198	8	64	0	6	0	281
2022	4	159	3	49	1	7	2	225
2023	2	141	1	38	3	5	5	195

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 VIII Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	75	4.0	18.8	77.3
2008	142	8.0	17.8	94.4
2009	227	13.9	16.3	96
2010	212	15.0	14.1	n/a
2011	217	16.0	13.5	90.8
2012	271	16.9	15.9	84.1
2013	293	19.0	15.4	87.7
2014	297	21.0	14.1	84.2
2015	290	21.0	13.8	74.1
2016	309	23.0	13.4	75.1
2017	324	20.7	15.5	92
2018	338	23.0	14.6	88.2
2019	336	23.0	14.6	89.9
2020	309	23.0	13.4	94.8
2021	281	24.0	11.7	93.2
2022	225	23.5	9.5	94.7
2023	195	23.4	8.3	100

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 VIII Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	75	4.0	18.8	77.3
2008	142	8.0	17.8	94.4
2009	227	13.9	16.3	96
2010	212	15.0	14.1	n/a
2011	217	16.0	13.5	90.8
2012	271	16.9	15.9	84.1
2013	293	19.0	15.4	87.7
2014	297	21.0	14.1	84.2
2015	290	21.0	13.8	74.1
2016	309	23.0	13.4	75.1
2017	324	20.7	15.5	92
2018	338	23.0	14.6	88.2
2019	336	23.0	14.6	89.9
2020	309	23.0	13.4	94.8
2021	281	24.0	11.7	93.2
2022	225	23.5	9.5	94.7
2023	195	23.4	8.3	100

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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