Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut 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 Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Paul Laurence Dunbar School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Paul Laurence Dunbar School is ranked #909 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Paul Laurence Dunbar School often compared to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
368 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Paul Laurence Dunbar School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar School?
Paul Laurence Dunbar School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar School offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar School part of?
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
0:27
7:09
1:37
2:04
Related School News
Hall School, Paul Laurence Dunbar School and Wilbur Cross School — serve around 1,400 students ...
A new Paul Laurence Dunbar school opened in 1990 with its gym named in honor of Roach and a ...
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Elementary School District is considering closing three of its 14 campuses at the end of the academic year. The Arizona Republic reports ...
