About This School
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is located in Tampa, FL and is one of 173 elementary schools in Hillsborough School District. It is a magnet school that serves 263 students in grades K-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dunbar Elementary Magnet School's students and teachers. more
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Hillsborough District Spending
$8,352Per Pupil
The Hillsborough spends $8,352 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hillsborough District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Just Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Anointed Word Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| West Tampa Elementary School 0.6 miles |  |
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| St Joseph School-Tampa 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School 0.9 miles |  |
Data Sources: FL Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades K-5
- Hillsborough School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School1730 West Union St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 276-5677
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Test Scores
About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Florida, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 FCAT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 263
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Dunbar Elementary Magnet School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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