Very Good
#533 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
- Math 20% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 6 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lynn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$27,561
Median home value
$343,200
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
38.7%
Homeownership
3.4%
Poverty rate
40.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Vocational Technical InstituteEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,557 | Compare → |
| Fecteau-leary Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–12 | 0.6 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Kipp Academy Lynn Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,615 | Compare → |
| Lynn English HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 2,072 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lynn
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #2 of 26
- District spending per student
- $23,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is listed in Lynn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is a public school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn, serving approximately 157 students in grades 9th-10th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy
What grades does Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy serve?
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy serves students in grades 9th through 10th.
How many students attend Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy?
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy rank in MA?
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy ranks #533 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy a charter school?
No, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy a Title I school?
No, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (781) 477-7220
- Area population (ZIP 01901)
- 1,934
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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