Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School serves an attendance zone of approximately 7.1 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, encompassing the surrounding neighborhoods and typically requiring a 5-10 minute drive to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.7 miles, with the furthest edge located 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's student population of 303 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
PRIDE Motto - P = Perseverance, R = Respect, I = Integrity, D = Determination, E = Excellence
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2832 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is ranked #2832 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
303 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School part of?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School located?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is located in the Starrett City neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Starrett City.
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