Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Frederick Douglass International Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
100%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Frederick Douglass International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Frederick Douglass International Academy?
202 students attend Frederick Douglass International Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Frederick Douglass International Academy students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass International Academy?
Frederick Douglass International Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass International Academy offer ?
Frederick Douglass International Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Frederick Douglass International Academy part of?
Frederick Douglass International Academy is part of Frederick Douglass International Academy School District.
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