Serving 80 students in grades 9-12, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.'s student population of 80 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3406 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.'s ranking?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is ranked #3406 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. often compared to?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.is often viewed alongside schools like Acceleration West, A.quinn Jones Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.?
The graduation rate of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.?
80 students attend Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. offer ?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. part of?
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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