Dunbar College Preparatory Academy

2010 E 26th St
Lubbock, TX 79404
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Dunbar College Preparatory Academy's student population of 451 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7373 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
37%
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20%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
44%
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunbar College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is ranked #7373 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
451 students attend Dunbar College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunbar College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dunbar College Preparatory Academy part of?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is part of Lubbock ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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