Frederick Douglas Academy II Secondary School

 
In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" by the New York City Department of Education for the middle school level. The school received a grade of "C" for the high school level.

About the Progress Report Grades

• Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress.
• Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students.
• Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

NYC Progress Report Grades: An Overview

See the school's complete Progress Report.

 

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 4% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2011.

Math
 15% (2011)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2011.

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 11% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2011.

Math
 7% (2011)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2011.

Grade 8

English Language Arts
 6% (2011)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2011.

Math
 20% (2011)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

 
About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
• The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
• Please note that New York City district data is provided by the New York City Department of Education, whereas all other data is provided by the NY State Education Department.
• The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

Testing in New York: An Overview

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Scale: % passing

Algebra 2/Trigonometry
 10% (2010)
The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 65% in 2010.

Mathematics A
 60% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics A was 61% in 2009.

Mathematics B
Data not available for this school (2010)
 30% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Mathematics B was 61% in 2010.

English
 53% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for English was 83% in 2010.

Living Environment
 37% (2010)
 52% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Living Environment was 79% in 2010.

Physics
Data not available for this school (2010)
Data not available for this school (2009)
Data not available for this school (2008)
Data not available for this school (2007)
The state average for Physics was 82% in 2010.

Chemistry
 20% (2010)
 50% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 8% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 73% in 2010.

Earth Science
 26% (2010)
 38% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 34% (2007)
The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2010.

Integrated Algebra
 46% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 62% (2008)
The state average for Integrated Algebra was 72% in 2010.

Global History and Geography
 47% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 37% (2008)
The state average for Global History and Geography was 69% in 2010.

U.S. History and Government
 73% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 72% (2008)
The state average for U.S. History and Government was 83% in 2010.

Geometry
 18% (2010)
The state average for Geometry was 72% in 2010.

 
About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
• The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography and US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
• Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
• Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
• The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in New York: An Overview

See New York's state standards  

 
Scale: % passing

 
About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
• The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography and US history and government are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
• Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
• Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
• The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

Testing in New York: An Overview

See New York's state standards