Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Tel:
(239) 334-1357
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School serves 973 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- 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 Placements
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's student population of 973 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 973 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1803 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Paul Laurence Dunbar 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Myers Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 709 students
0.3 miles
4600 Challenger Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932 0.3 PK-5 709 - Fort Myers Colonial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 807 students
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3800 Schoolhouse Rd E
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242 1.7 PK-5 807 - Fort Myers Pace School For Girls Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 56 students
1.8 miles
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366 1.8 6-12 56 - Fort Myers County Wide Exceptional Child Programs Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 107 students
2.2 miles
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104 2.2 PK-12 107 - Fort Myers Early Childhood Learning Services Grades: PK | 311 students
2.2 miles
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 4
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2512 2.2 PK 311
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