The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 84%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
335 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)47%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
7%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
10%
Black
(09-10)98%
38%
White
(09-10)1%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
93%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MD state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
335 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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