Frederick Douglass High School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Frederick Douglass High School or Jefferson Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frederick Douglass High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Frederick Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
6-8
Total Students
185 students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
51 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1977 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#474 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
191
Grade 7 Students
-
183
Grade 8 Students
-
219
Grade 9 Students
27
-
Grade 10 Students
33
-
Grade 11 Students
58
-
Grade 12 Students
67
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
6%
% Black
27%
18%
% White
26%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
12%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%