The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (09-10)
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)52%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)53%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
9%
Black
(09-10)97%
22%
White
(09-10)3%
65%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
234 students attend Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dunbar Middle School students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Dunbar Middle School part of?
Dunbar Middle School is part of Earle School District.
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