Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
8%
Black
(08-09)100%
13%
White
(08-09)n/a
76%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
74%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School?
536 students attend Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School offer ?
Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School part of?
Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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