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Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy

High School · Cleveland ISD · Cleveland, TX

A Cleveland ISD high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

900 SAMUEL WILEY DR, Cleveland, TX 77327

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 13% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-41.3 pts
Overall Proficiency7% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,415

Students at Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency13%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 7% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2020*
ELA
25%
2021*
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
13%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)

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

Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Frederick a Douglass Learning 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 Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,470/100K

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

$57,538

Median home value

$144,100

Median rent

$1,001/mo

College educated

10.2%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

21.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Disciplinary Alternative Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified4.83–120.0 mi109Compare →
Cleveland H SEnrollment path unverified4.29–121.3 mi3,592Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cleveland ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 11
District spending per student
$13,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
37.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy is listed in CLEVELAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy is a public high school in Cleveland, TX, part of Cleveland ISD, serving approximately 70 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,462 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy

What grades does Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy serve?

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy?

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy rank in TX?

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy ranks #5,462 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 a Douglass Learning Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).

Is Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy a charter school?

No, Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy a Title I school?

No, Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy?

92.9% of students at Frederick a Douglass Learning Academy 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
70
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Liberty County
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 77327)
37,574
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
28.6
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 77327; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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