Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center

505 Nw 20th St
Miami, FL 33127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center's student population of 336 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 K-8 Center is 0.51, 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)
#2831 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
46%
37%
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Black
53%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center's ranking?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is ranked #2831 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center often compared to?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School, Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
336 students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offer ?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center part of?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center located?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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