Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dunbar And Br. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
100%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Dunbar And Br.?
143 students attend Dunbar And Br..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Dunbar And Br. students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar And Br.?
Dunbar And Br. has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dunbar And Br. offer ?
Dunbar And Br. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar And Br. part of?
Dunbar And Br. is part of St. Louis City School District.
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