Serving 40 students in grades 3-8, Frederick Douglass Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westbank Community School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Gretna, LA, encompassing approximately 642 square miles. Families can typically expect a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 22 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of up to 50 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Community School's student population of 40 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 116% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frederick Douglass Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Community School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Douglass Community School's ranking?
Frederick Douglass Community School is ranked #1202 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Community School?
40 students attend Frederick Douglass Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Frederick Douglass Community School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Community School offer ?
Frederick Douglass Community School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Community School part of?
Frederick Douglass Community School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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