Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dunbarramer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbarramer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dunbarramer School's student population of 62 students has declined by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunbarramer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbarramer School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
58%
32%
White
19%
52%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbarramer School's ranking?
Dunbarramer School is ranked #1047 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dunbarramer School often compared to?
Dunbarramer Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dozier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dunbarramer School?
62 students attend Dunbarramer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dunbarramer School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbarramer School?
Dunbarramer School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbarramer School offer ?
Dunbarramer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dunbarramer School part of?
Dunbarramer School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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