Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Fred Douglass ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Douglass ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fred Douglass's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Fred Douglass ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Douglass is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
25%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Douglass's ranking?
Fred Douglass is ranked #4171 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fred Douglass often compared to?
Fred Douglassis often viewed alongside schools like Alto Elementary School, Joe Wright Elementary School, West Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fred Douglass?
577 students attend Fred Douglass.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Fred Douglass students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fred Douglass?
Fred Douglass has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fred Douglass offer ?
Fred Douglass offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Fred Douglass part of?
Fred Douglass is part of Jacksonville Independent School District.
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