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Special Music School vs Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School

Public · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

Special Music School

Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE

Public · Harlem (South)

Special Music School and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School are both public schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Harlem (South). Special Music School leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School leads on program breadth. Overall: 100/100 (Special Music School) vs 26/100 (Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School).

How they compare

Special Music School compared with Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School, metric by metric
MetricSpecial Music SchoolFrederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School
Overall rating
100/100 (leads)
26/100
ELA proficiency
100% (leads)
35%
Math proficiency
100% (leads)
18%
Attendance
96% (leads)
96%
Student diversity
80% (leads)
52%
Average class size
23
23
Parent satisfaction
94/100 (leads)
88/100
Program breadth
80/100
100/100 (leads)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Special Music School or Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School a better fit?
Special Music School and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School are both public schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square and Harlem (South). Special Music School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School leads on program breadth. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do Special Music School and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School compare on test scores?
Special Music School: 100% ELA proficiency and 100% math proficiency. Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School: 35% ELA and 18% math.
What grades do Special Music School and Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School serve?
Special Music School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE; Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School serves grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE.

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