Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center's student population of 327 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3047 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
36%
Black
56%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center's ranking?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is ranked #3047 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center often compared to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
327 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center located?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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