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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (14-15)
674 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)17%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)2%
11%
Black
(14-15)93%
12%
White
(14-15)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
80%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN 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 64% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IN state average).
How many students attend Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School?
674 students attend Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dunbar-pulaski Academic & Career Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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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