Serving 995 students in grades 6-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 995 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School 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 Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
995 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 995 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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