Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar serves 244 students in grades 6-8.
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar's student population of 244 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4184 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 27% |
| Black | 40% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 8 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar is Bronx Haven High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Icahn Charter School 3 (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 140 Eagle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Haven High School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 177 students10
0.1 miles
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638 0.1 9-12 177 - Bronx P.S. 140 Eagle School Math: 27% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
0.1 miles
916 Eagle Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 585-1205 0.1 PK-5 635 - Bronx Icahn Charter School 3 Charter School Grades: K-8 | 320 students
0.2 miles
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034 0.2 K-8 320 - Bronx New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii Charter School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 546 students10
0.2 miles
900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-3671 0.2 9-12 546 - Bronx P.S. 146 Edward Collins Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 405 students10
0.2 miles
968 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-9664 0.2 PK-5 405
School Reviews
| 5 I taught there for only a short time since I was preparing to retire and was placed as a necessary transfer from a previous assignment. The neighborhood was rather rough but the school had a very supportive and helpful administrative /faculty team. The low standard scores are a result of conditions the young people face at home making teachers face a very challenging student population and do try their best. I felt I had sufficient materials to teach so you can't blame that for an inadequacy. Since I left in 2006 there was a dramatic drop in staff and students. In all Dunbar has sufficient programs, teachers and facilities. The arts and extras I didn't know too much since I left rather early. I would consider this school for your child. - Posted by Teacher - georg |
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