Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
330 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 330 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
