Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Tel:
(254)215-6700
- Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 562 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
 |
School Comparison
- Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 52% |
| Black | 31% | 13% |
| White | 15% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.41 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Temple Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is Wheatley Alternative Education Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Wheatley Alternative Education Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wheatley Alternative Education Center (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Temple Wheatley Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 2-12 | 46 students
0.4 miles
515 E Ave D
Temple, TX 76501
(254)215-5665 0.4 2-12 46 - Belton Temple Charter Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 296 students
0.8 miles
7177 Airport Rd
Belton, TX 76513
(254)778-8682 0.8 PK-12 296 - Temple Travis Science Academy Grades: 6-9 | 694 students
1.0 miles
1551 S 25th St
Temple, TX 76504
(254)215-6300 1.0 6-9 694 - Temple Fred W Edwards Academy Aec Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 123 students
1.5 miles
1414 W Barton
Temple, TX 76504
(254)215-6944 1.5 9-12 123 - Temple Scott & White Hospital Alternative School
Grades: PK-12
1.6 miles
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
(254)778-3795 1.6 PK-12 n/a
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