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#1769 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 NW 20TH ST, Miami, FL 33127
- Math 29% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center 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 Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 67Good Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$41,125
Median home value
$398,800
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Wheatley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Eneida M. Hartner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Bridgeprep Academy of Greater MiamiCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 430 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #296 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,769 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center serve?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center rank in FL?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks #1,769 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center a charter school?
No, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center a Title I school?
No, Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
67.3% of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (305) 438-9737
- Area population (ZIP 33127)
- 27,585
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33127; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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