Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paul L Dunbar Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center's student population of 531 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul L Dunbar Learning Center is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6883 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
66%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul L Dunbar Learning Center's ranking?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center is ranked #6883 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Paul L Dunbar Learning Center often compared to?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Joseph J Rhoads Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Paul L Dunbar Learning Center?
531 students attend Paul L Dunbar Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Paul L Dunbar Learning Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul L Dunbar Learning Center?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul L Dunbar Learning Center offer ?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paul L Dunbar Learning Center part of?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul L Dunbar Learning Center located?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.
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