Meridith-dunbar Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School served 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Meridith-dunbar Elementary School?
223 students attend Meridith-dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Meridith-dunbar Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridith-dunbar Elementary School?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridith-dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Meridith-dunbar Elementary School part of?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School is part of Temple Independent School District.
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