Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Tel:
(251)221-2160
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts serves 519 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts's student population of 519 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dunbar Creative Performing Arts's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #239 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 70% | 33% |
| White | 25% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Mobile Co Alternative School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Florence Howard Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Mobile Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-8 | 86 students
0.3 miles
100 N Florida St
Mobile, AL 36618
(251)221-4245 0.3 7-8 86 - Mobile Florence Howard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
0.6 miles
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-1406 0.6 PK-5 416 - Mobile Calloway Smith Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 628 students
0.8 miles
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-2042 0.8 6-8 628 - Mobile Leinkauf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 654 students
1.5 miles
1410 Monroe St
Mobile, AL 36604
(251)221-1495 1.5 PK-5 654 - Mobile W H Council Traditional School Grades: PK-5 | 684 students
1.5 miles
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251)221-1139 1.5 PK-5 684
School Reviews
| 5 This school is great and has plenty of programs offered - Posted by Student/Alumni - Malon |
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