Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School serves 973 students in grades 6-8.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's student population of 973 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
973 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 30, 2022 (Monday)
Last Day for School for Students
June 02, 2022 (Thursday)
Last day of School for Teachers
June 03, 2022 (Friday)
Teachers First Day
August 02, 2022 (Tuesday)
Students First Day
August 10, 2022 (Wednesday)
School Rankings
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1759 out of 3628 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
33%
33%
Black
36%
22%
White
24%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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