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 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
297 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
20%
4%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
87%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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.
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