Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
Total Students (14-15)
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)14%
44%
Asian
(14-15)1%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)12%
54%
Black
(14-15)86%
6%
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School?
261 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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