Below Average
#4216 of 4,742 schools in NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
1400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,216 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#514 of 570
public schools
In district
#49 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
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About Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School serves approximately 199 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,216 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.7
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 199 students, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School 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.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
37% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School — Students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.9/10.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School Compares
See how Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. IS 211 JOHN WILSON (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SCIENCE AND MEDICINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 5.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VAN SICLEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 346 ABE STARK Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 5.0 |
| BE'ER HAGOLAH INSTITUTES (B & G) Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| IS 364 GATEWAY Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 2.6 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH OHR YISROEL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 306 ETHAN ALLEN Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
| SCIENCE AND MEDICINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY CANARSIE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 273 WORTMAN Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 3.1 |
| PS 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| PS 4 Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| A PLUS KIDZ ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | — |
| ACADEMY FOR YOUNG WRITERS Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| SPRING CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| VAN SICLEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| EAST NEW YORK ARTS AND CIVICS HIGH SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LINDEN CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 2.8 |
| COLLEGIATE ACADEMY-MATH-PERSONAL AWA Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| IS 211 JOHN WILSON Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11239 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,675
Median Home Value
$580,400
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
Population
16,047
College Educated
22.1%
Homeownership
7.5%
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Median Age
48.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA) Bronx, NY | 4.0 |
| IS 347 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES Brooklyn, NY | 4.0 |
| LITTLE FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL Little Falls, NY | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Bronx, NY | 4.1 |
| EDMUND W GORDON BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.9 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY V MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
What grades does Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School serve?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School rank in NY?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks #4,216 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School a charter school?
No, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School a Title I school?
No, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
96.5% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (718) 348-2465
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #49 of 52
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