Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Dunbar Magnet Middle School serves 477 students in grades 6-8.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Magnet Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
77%
20%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
477 students attend Dunbar Magnet Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dunbar Magnet Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Magnet Middle School offer ?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Magnet Middle School part of?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is part of Little Rock School District.
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