Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Tel:
(251) 221-2160
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts serves 474 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts's student population of 474 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #277 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 74% | 33% |
| White | 21% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is Continuous Learning Center (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is The Pathway (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile The Pathway Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 156 students
0.3 miles
100 N Florida St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-5010 0.3 K-8 156 - Mobile Florence Howard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 436 students
0.6 miles
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406 0.6 PK-5 436 - Mobile Calloway Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
0.8 miles
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042 0.8 6-8 656 - Mobile Leinkauf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 618 students
1.5 miles
1410 Monroe St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 221-1495 1.5 PK-5 618 - Mobile W H Council Traditional School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 668 students
1.5 miles
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137 1.5 PK-5 668
School Reviews
| 5 This school is great and has plenty of programs offered - Posted by Student/Alumni - Malon |
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