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#6503 of 8,552 schools in TX

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle

Middle School · Dallas ISD · Dallas, TX

A Dallas ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2445 E LEDBETTER DR, Dallas, TX 75216

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,470
Chronic Absenteeism69.5%

Students at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,021/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), 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

$37,613

Median home value

$138,900

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

31.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr Frederick Haynes III Global Prep at Paul QuinnEnrollment path unverified7.86–91.7 mi234Compare →
John Lewis Social Justice Academy at O W HolmesEnrollment path unverified6.97–82.0 mi348Compare →
Boude Storey MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–82.2 mi412Compare →
Life School Oak CliffCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–122.3 mi1,478Compare →

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.

Dallas ISD

Schools in district
240
Rank in district
#204 of 235
District spending per student
$14,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle is listed in DALLAS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle is a public middle school in Dallas, TX, part of Dallas ISD, serving approximately 393 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,503 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle

What grades does Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle serve?

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle?

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle rank in TX?

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle ranks #6,503 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle a charter school?

No, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle a Title I school?

No, Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle?

96.2% of students at Dr Frederick Douglass Todd SR Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 75216)
54,556
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
33.7
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.
  • 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 75216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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