Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Tel:
(239)334-1357
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School serves 944 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's student population of 944 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 944 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2055 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 32% |
| Black | 37% | 22% |
| White | 25% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | LEE School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is Pace School For Girls (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pace School For Girls (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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(239)274-3932 0.3 PK-5 699 - Fort Myers Colonial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 800 students
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Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)939-2242 1.7 PK-5 800 - Fort Myers Pace School For Girls Alternative School
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Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239)425-2366 1.8 6-12 55 - Fort Myers County Wide Exceptional Child Programs Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 116 students
2.2 miles
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239)337-8104 2.2 PK-12 116 - Fort Myers Early Childhood Learning Services Grades: PK | 311 students
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3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239)332-2512 2.2 PK 311
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