Paul Dunbar Lawrence School

About Paul Dunbar Lawrence School

Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is an elementary school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The school has a long history in the community and is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students. It has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school prides itself on its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities that help students to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. Teachers and staff strive to create a positive and nurturing atmosphere that encourages learning and growth. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports teams and clubs. Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is committed to helping students reach their full potential and become successful in their future endeavors.

Address:	707 W Grant St Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone:	(602) 257-3844
Site:	phxschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 8
Enrollment:	261 students

Overview Paul Dunbar Lawrence School

Paul Dunbar Lawrence School serves 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Paul Dunbar Lawrence School

Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.