Dunbar Elementary Magnet School

1730 W Union St
Tampa, FL 33607
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's student population of 309 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dunbar Elementary Magnet 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 Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1868 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
20%
37%
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Black
62%
21%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunbar Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
309 students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School part of?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School located?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is located in the Old West Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL.

School Calendar

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Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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