Dunbarramer School, a Montgomery County public school in Ramer, AL, closed in 2024 after serving grades Pre–K through 8 with an enrollment of 46 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 in its final year.
The school ranked around #1073 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuating state ranks from #1112 in 2010 to #1047 in 2022, indicating modest ranking instability over the years.
Math and reading proficiency rates were significantly lower than the Alabama state average in recent years, with math proficiency at 10% versus a 30% state average in 2023 and reading proficiency at 20% versus 47% in 2022.
Minority enrollment was high with 27 Black, 7 Hispanic, and 4 students of two or more races out of 46, while 82% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with a 95% rate from 2013 through 2023 compared to the state average near 88%, despite low academic proficiency scores.
Top Rankings
Dunbarramer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1073 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
59%
32%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbarramer School's ranking?
Dunbarramer School is ranked #1073 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dunbarramer School?
46 students attend Dunbarramer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dunbarramer School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Dunbarramer School part of?
Dunbarramer School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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