Dunbar Middle School (Closed 2008)

Dunbar Middle School serves 297 students in grades 5-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
20%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Dunbar Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
79%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dunbar Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
297 students attend Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dunbar Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Dunbar Middle School part of?
Dunbar Middle School is part of Marion County Schools School District.

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