Douglass Frederick School (Closed 2011)

2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(09-10)
29%
75%
(09-10)
23%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
3%
9%
Black
(09-10)
97%
15%
White
(09-10)
n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
89%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
7%
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, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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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