Dunbar 6th Gr School (Closed 2013)

5100 Willie St
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dunbar 6th Gr School serves 301 students in grades 6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
301 students

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(11-12)
70%
83%
(11-12)
76%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
26%
54%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
70%
13%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
3%
24%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.45

Showing 2004–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2004–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Dunbar 6th Gr School?
301 students attend Dunbar 6th Gr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Dunbar 6th Gr School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar 6th Gr School?
Dunbar 6th Gr School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunbar 6th Gr School offer ?
Dunbar 6th Gr School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Dunbar 6th Gr School part of?
Dunbar 6th Gr School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.

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