Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's student population of 356 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is 0.57, 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
#1868 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
62%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunbar Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
356 students attend Dunbar Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Elementary Magnet School?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offer ?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School part of?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Dunbar Elementary Magnet School located?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is located in the Old West Tampa neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days*
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
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