Dunbar Magnet Middle School
10 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is a public school located in Montgomery, Alabama. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system and serves over 500 students in grades 6-8. Dunbar Magnet Middle School is a unique school that focuses on the importance of academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
The school’s mission is to provide an academically challenging and enriching educational experience that prepares all students for success in high school, college, and beyond. Dunbar Magnet Middle School offers a wide range of courses, including science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts. Students are also encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music, and the performing arts.
The school has a strong sense of community and is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. The faculty and staff work hard to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. Dunbar Magnet Middle School is committed to helping students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful and responsible citizens.
Address:
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206Phone:
(501) 447-2600
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
477 students
Overview Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Dunbar Magnet Middle School serves 477 students in grades 6-8.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 6% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Verdict on Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
