Very Good
#160 of 635 schools in WV
Top 25% in state
Dunbar Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Dunbar, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
325 27th St, Dunbar, WV 25064
- Math 33% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dunbar Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Dunbar Middle School 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,136/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunbar), 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
$52,708
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25064; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| South Charleston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Hayes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 442 | 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.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #21 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dunbar Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dunbar Middle School
Dunbar Middle School is a public middle school in Dunbar, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dunbar Middle School
What grades does Dunbar Middle School serve?
Dunbar Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dunbar Middle School rank in WV?
Dunbar Middle School ranks #160 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Dunbar Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dunbar Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dunbar Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunbar Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dunbar Middle School a charter school?
No, Dunbar Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dunbar Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dunbar Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (304) 766-0363
- Area population (ZIP 25064)
- 9,182
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25064; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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