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#6457 of 8,552 schools in TX
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
School · Texarkana ISD · Texarkana, TX
A Texarkana ISD school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2315 W 10TH ST, Texarkana, TX 75501
- Math 50% proficient (2012)
- Reading 57% proficient (2012)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2009, to 54% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,898/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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
$46,782
Median home value
$125,700
Median rent
$904/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty-eylau Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Highland Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Wake Village ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Spring Lake Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 374 | 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.
Texarkana ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is listed in TEXARKANA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is a public school in Texarkana, TX, part of Texarkana ISD, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,457 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
What grades does Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center serve?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is 13.2:1. 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 Early Education Center rank in TX?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center ranks #6,457 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Early Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center a charter school?
No, Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center a Title I school?
No, Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
98.7% of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Bowie County
- Phone
- (903) 794-8112
- Area population (ZIP 75501)
- 34,656
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 75501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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