Serving 333 students in grades 6-8, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts's student population of 333 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
85%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Creative Performing Arts's ranking?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is ranked #467 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dunbar Creative Performing Arts often compared to?
Dunbar Creative Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkshaw Magnet School, Phillips Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Creative Performing Arts?
333 students attend Dunbar Creative Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Creative Performing Arts offer ?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Creative Performing Arts part of?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Creative Performing Arts located?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is located in the Central Business District neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in Central Business District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
This school is great and has plenty of programs offered
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