Serving 325 students in grades 6-8, Dunbar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunbar Middle School serves the west part of the Dunbar, WV school district, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Middle School's student population of 325 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Dunbar Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Middle School's ranking?
Dunbar Middle School is ranked #550 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Dunbar Middle School often compared to?
Dunbar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Charleston Middle School, Ben Franklin Career Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
325 students attend Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dunbar Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dunbar Middle School part of?
Dunbar Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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