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Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School vs. I.s. 364 Gateway

Should you attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School or I.s. 364 Gateway? 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.
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School Overview

School
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
I.s. 364 Gateway
1426 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 129 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 364 Gateway ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
199 students
129 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 364 Gateway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 364 Gateway.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 364 Gateway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 364 Gateway with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2832 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 364 Gateway, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 364 Gateway who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 364 Gateway who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 364 Gateway by grade.
Grade 6 Students
79
23
Grade 7 Students
58
46
Grade 8 Students
62
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
70%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 364 Gateway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.47
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 364 Gateway, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 364 Gateway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 364 Gateway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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