Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar's ranking?
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar is ranked #4215 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar?
167 students attend Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar?
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar offer ?
Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 301 Paul L Dunbar part of?
I taught there for only a short time since I was preparing to retire and was placed as a necessary transfer from a previous assignment. The neighborhood was rather rough but the school had a very supportive and helpful administrative /faculty team. The low standard scores are a result of conditions the young people face at home making teachers face a very challenging student population and do try their best. I felt I had sufficient materials to teach so you can't blame that for an inadequacy. Since I left in 2006 there was a dramatic drop in staff and students. In all Dunbar has sufficient programs, teachers and facilities. The arts and extras I didn't know too much since I left rather early. I would consider this school for your child.
- Posted by Teacher - georg
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
