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#4258 of 4,742 schools in NY
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
890 CAULDWELL AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at MS 301 Paul L Dunbar score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS 301 Paul L Dunbar sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,676
Median home value
$428,800
Median rent
$1,194/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Poverty rate
36.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Public RelationsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| PS 17Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 269 | 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.
New York City Geographic District # 8
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #44 of 51
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 167 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,258 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
What grades does MS 301 Paul L Dunbar serve?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
The student-teacher ratio at MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS 301 Paul L Dunbar rank in NY?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar ranks #4,258 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is MS 301 Paul L Dunbar's MySchoolScout rating?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 301 Paul L Dunbar has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is MS 301 Paul L Dunbar a charter school?
No, MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS 301 Paul L Dunbar a Title I school?
No, MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
97.6% of students at MS 301 Paul L Dunbar 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.9%
- Phone
- (718) 585-2950
- Area population (ZIP 10456)
- 86,958
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 10456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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