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#533 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 30% in state

Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy

School · Lynn

300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901

Enrollment

157

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

7.3

Grades

9th – 10th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#533 of 1,793

In Lynn

#2 of 27

public schools

In district

#2 of 26

Lynn

Academic growth

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy

7.3/10

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About Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy

Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is a public school in Lynn, MA, part of Lynn. Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy serves approximately 157 students, and covers grades 9th-10th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).

How it compares2.9 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 4.4
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 157 students, Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data2
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2024–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.0Very Good36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-25.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment6.1Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,899
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy — Students at Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 22.0% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
School
State
47.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 51.5% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
School
State
55.1% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 6 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2024
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
53%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.

How Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy Compares

See how Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
70th percentile in MA
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
8.5/10
Excellent
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
13 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
29.3%

Location

300 Broad Street, Lynn, MA 01901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Fredrick Douglass Collegiate Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Aborn (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School (rated 5.7/10, 0.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lynn, see our Lynn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
E J Harrington Lynn 0.4 mi 3.1
JOI CHILD CARE CENTER Lynn 0.3 mi
KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School Lynn 0.6 mi 5.7
Washington Elementary School Lynn 0.5 mi 4.3
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute Lynn 0.5 mi 4.7
Robert L Ford Lynn 0.7 mi 4.0
Cobbet Elementary Lynn 0.6 mi 3.3
Fecteau-Leary Junior/Senior High School Lynn 0.6 mi 5.7
Ingalls Lynn 0.8 mi 3.4
Brickett Elementary Lynn 0.8 mi 2.9
Lynn English High Lynn 1.1 mi 3.0
Thurgood Marshall Mid Lynn 1.0 mi 3.8
Wm P Connery Lynn 0.9 mi 3.0
Hood Lynn 1.3 mi 3.0
ST PIUS V SCHOOL Lynn 1.4 mi 5.2
Aborn Lynn 1.4 mi 7.1
Virginia Barton Early Childhood Center Lynn 1.4 mi 7.8
Tracy Lynn 1.3 mi 4.6
A Drewicz Elementary Lynn 1.3 mi 3.5
Sewell-Anderson Lynn 1.5 mi 5.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$27,561

Median Home Value

$343,200

Median Rent

$1,193/mo

Population

1,934

College Educated

38.7%

Homeownership

3.4%

Poverty Rate

40.6%

Median Age

43.8

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
90 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Lynn
District Enrollment
16,022
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,899
District Rank
#2 of 26

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