Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.

1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 554 students in grades 6-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.'s student population of 554 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. is 0.64, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1248 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
54%
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66%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
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Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
49%
22%
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White
33%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.'s ranking?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. is ranked #1248 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. often compared to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.is often viewed alongside schools like Linkhorne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.?
554 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov. is part of Lynchburg City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 66% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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