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Dunbar Middle School vs. Ben Franklin Career Center

Should you attend Dunbar Middle School or Ben Franklin Career Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dunbar Middle School
325 27th St
Dunbar, WV 25064
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10
Bottom 50%
Ben Franklin Career Center
500 28th St
Dunbar, WV 25064
Top Rankings

Dunbar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Dunbar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West 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 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
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School Type
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Vocational
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
297 students
12 students
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dunbar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ben Franklin Career Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dunbar Middle School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dunbar Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ben Franklin Career Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ben Franklin Career Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 1988-89 school year.

Test Scores

#550 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dunbar Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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22%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dunbar Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dunbar Middle School by grade.
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Grade 6 Students
102
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Grade 7 Students
96
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Grade 8 Students
99
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(17-18 School Year Data)
% Asian
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(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
3%
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(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Black
21%
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(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
63%
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(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ben Franklin Career Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hawaiian
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(17-18 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
13%
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(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dunbar Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.55
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
25%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ben Franklin Career Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(11-12 School Year Data)
9%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dunbar Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
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