George H Dunbar Elementary School serves 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-29%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
37%
23%
Black
11%
10%
White
41%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend George H Dunbar Elementary School?
112 students attend George H Dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of George H Dunbar Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George H Dunbar Elementary School?
George H Dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does George H Dunbar Elementary School offer ?
George H Dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George H Dunbar Elementary School part of?
George H Dunbar Elementary School is part of New Bedford School District.
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