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#1842 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.
High School · MIAMI-DADE
8950 NW 2ND AVE, EL Portal, FL 33150
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
80
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
6.3
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#1,842 of 3,778
In EL Portal
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#312 of 497
MIAMI-DADE
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.
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About Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. is a public high school in EL Portal, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Dr.
Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. serves approximately 80 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,842 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 80 students, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. — Students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. Compares
See how Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8950 NW 2ND AVE, EL Portal, FL 33150
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. may also want to explore other high schools in the area. AMERICAN WORLDWIDE ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Miami), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH (rated 4.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Miami), a more accessible option. For more schools in EL Portal, see our EL Portal schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33150 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,802
Median Home Value
$377,700
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
Population
31,936
College Educated
14.5%
Homeownership
29.7%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
30.4%
Median Age
35.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.
What grades does Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. serve?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. rank in FL?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. ranks #1,842 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. a charter school?
No, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. a Title I school?
No, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education.?
77.5% of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy for Community Education. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 756-2100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 44.5%
Resources & Links
District
MIAMI-DADE- District Enrollment
- 335,500
- Schools in District
- 536
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,066
- District Rank
- #312 of 497
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