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Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 346 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 17, 2013

I was a former student at these school, and let me tell you it was a magnificent school. The teachers are amazing and they do teach. The only thing I would prefer is a bit more discipline during P.E. when all the kids are running.


Posted May 4, 2010

Students at Frderick Douglass Elem. do not recieve the neccessary intruction to be suceessful in the future. Starting from the top (admin.) to the teacher, something needs to be done about this learning enviroment ASAP!!! My child will not be attending FDE next school year!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

there is lack of concern for the students by the staff. the school's policy of telling administrative staff when a child is hit is totally ignored by the staff. when a student does tell, the staff has, on many occassions, asked the child 'why are you being a snitch?:, or the child is totally ignored. There is a lack of parent-teacher-administrative unity. there is no follow up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2004

Douglass has dedicated teachers and staff, who really put worth the effort for these kids. My son just spent his first year there (in Kindergarten) and received a lot of individualized attention.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 8, 2004

I am a parent of two kids in Frederick R. Douglass Elementary school. The kids like very much to study in there but I think they should have more security in the school and deal with the students that are trouble makers.
—Submitted by Claudia Salle, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
19%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
19%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "D".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "F".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "D".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 52% 23%
Hispanic 46% 25%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Multiracial 0% 4%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 13N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 72%N/A65%
Master's degree 22%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 6%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 3%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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314 NW 12th St
Miami, FL 33136
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Phone: (305) 371-4687

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