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#6275 of 8,552 schools in TX
Fred Douglass
Elementary School · Jacksonville ISD · Jacksonville, TX
A Jacksonville ISD elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 631, Jacksonville, TX 75766
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fred Douglass score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fred Douglass sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$51,648
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids First Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| East Side ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Joe Wright ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–4 | 1.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| West Side ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jacksonville ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,763NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fred Douglass is listed in JACKSONVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass is a public elementary school in Jacksonville, TX, part of Jacksonville ISD, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #6,275 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fred Douglass
What grades does Fred Douglass serve?
Fred Douglass serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fred Douglass?
Fred Douglass has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Douglass?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Douglass is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fred Douglass rank in TX?
Fred Douglass ranks #6,275 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Fred Douglass's MySchoolScout rating?
Fred Douglass has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Fred Douglass?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred Douglass has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fred Douglass a charter school?
No, Fred Douglass is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fred Douglass a Title I school?
No, Fred Douglass is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred Douglass?
90.0% of students at Fred Douglass 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (903) 586-6519
- Area population (ZIP 75766)
- 25,988
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 75766; 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
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