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#1160 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Elementary School · Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Phoenix, AZ
A Phoenix Elementary District (4256) elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
707 W GRANT ST, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Paul Dunbar Lawrence School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,833
Median home value
$447,000
Median rent
$1,079/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista College Preparatory - HadleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Lowell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcleod Bethune SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Capitol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is listed in Phoenix Elementary District (4256); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Phoenix Elementary District (4256), serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,160 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
What grades does Paul Dunbar Lawrence School serve?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Dunbar Lawrence School rank in AZ?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School ranks #1,160 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Paul Dunbar Lawrence School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paul Dunbar Lawrence School a charter school?
No, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Dunbar Lawrence School a Title I school?
No, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.8%
- Phone
- (602) 257-3844
- Area population (ZIP 85007)
- 13,555
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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