Serving 85 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 7:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Frederick Douglass Community School's student population of 85 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
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 0.53, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
66%
41%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
85 students attend Frederick Douglass Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Frederick Douglass Community School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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