Dunbar Middle School serves 297 students in grades 5-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
20%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
297 students attend Dunbar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dunbar Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Middle School offer ?
Dunbar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Dunbar Middle School part of?
Dunbar Middle School is part of Marion County Schools School District.
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