The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
518 students
Showing 2001–2010. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)29%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)23%
72%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
8%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(09-10)97%
16%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
(09-10)1%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
31%
Showing 2001–2010. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Douglass Frederick School?
518 students attend Douglass Frederick School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Douglass Frederick School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Douglass Frederick School offer ?
Douglass Frederick School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Douglass Frederick School part of?
Douglass Frederick School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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