Frederick Douglass International Academy
Frederick Douglass International Academy serves 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
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School Overview
Frederick Douglass International Academy's student population of 202 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
202 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass International Academy is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
18%

White
n/a
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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