Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's student population of 324 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1662 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunbar Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
324 students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School part of?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School located?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is located in the Old West Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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