D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Frederick Douglass Community School

📚 03 – 08 🏫 School
📍 1400 Huey P Long Ave, Gretna, LA 70053
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 15% proficient · 0th percentile in Louisiana
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
85
Students
enrolled
7.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%0/100reading 0th percentile, math 0th percentile among Louisiana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −27 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−44 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−48 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black25%15%reading -35 pts, math -34 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income25%15%reading -39 pts, math -40 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 Huey P Long Ave
City Gretna
ZIP Code 70053
District 2200840
NCES School ID 220084001518
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 70053

Understanding the community around Frederick Douglass Community School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,463
Per Capita Income $27,071
Poverty Rate 20.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 74.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $212,000
Median Rent $994
Owner-Occupied 47.1%
Renter-Occupied 52.9%
View full data for ZIP 70053 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Frederick Douglass Community School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 77.7%
Female 22.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 65.9%
White 15.3%
Hispanic/Latino 12.9%
Two or More Races 5.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 85
Teachers (FTE) 12.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Community School?
Frederick Douglass Community School has 85 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.0:1.
What grades does Frederick Douglass Community School serve?
Frederick Douglass Community School serves grades 03 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Frederick Douglass Community School receive per student?
Frederick Douglass Community School receives $17,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Frederick Douglass Community School in 70053 ▼
Avg Home Value
$215,378
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,621
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
52.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026