George H Dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2012)
George H Dunbar Elementary School served 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
37%
20%
Black
11%
9%
White
41%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
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