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Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy

1717 E Ave J
Temple, TX 76504
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy's student population of 418 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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The diversity score of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
49%
53%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
17%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy often compared to?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Temple Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
418 students attend Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 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 Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy offer ?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy part of?
Meridith-dunbar Early Childhood Academy is part of Temple Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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