Serving 12 students in grades 8-11, Frederick Douglass Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-11
Enrollment: 12 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Graduation Rate
: <50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy is 0.41, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy?
The graduation rate of Frederick Douglass Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy?
12 students attend Frederick Douglass Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Frederick Douglass Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Academy?
Frederick Douglass Academy has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy offer ?
Frederick Douglass Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-11 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Douglass Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 8-11
Enrollment: 12 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Graduation Rate
: <50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20%
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
