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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is located in Baltimore, MD and is one of 89 middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 335 students in grades 6-8.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School did not make AYP in 2010. 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 Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School's students and teachers. more

Baltimore City Public Schools District Spending

$14,201Per Pupil

The Baltimore City Public Schools spends $14,201 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Baltimore City Public Schools District

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School Facts

Public School
Grades 6-8
Baltimore City Public Schools School District

Did not make AYP
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
500 North Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296

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About the MSA

What is it?

The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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13%

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42%

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72%

Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results (2007)

Reading

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28%

district

54%

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77%

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26%

state

61%

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Reading

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21%

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43%

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70%

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Math

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24%

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57%

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Reading

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25%

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44%

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68%

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Math

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27%

district

51%

state

76%

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Reading

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41%

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66%

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82%

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Math

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11%

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34%

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Reading

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37%

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61%

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81%

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28%

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Reading

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24%

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49%

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73%

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24%

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61%

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Math

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59%

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58%

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76%

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Reading

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50%

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68%

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84%

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32%

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72%

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43%

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14%

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39%

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14%

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32%

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65%

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Math

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51%

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Reading

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56%

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74%

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86%

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Math

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22%

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51%

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73%

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Reading

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42%

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67%

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82%

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Math

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17%

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39%

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65%

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Reading

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41%

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62%

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80%

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Science

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15%

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35%

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68%

Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results (2010)

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1 out of 10

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 335

57% 43%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 35% 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)

Black

98%

White

Asian/Pacific Islander

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16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Baltimore	National
Median Household Income	$30,078	$44,512
Population Median Age	36	36
% of Homes With Kids	24%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.42 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	50% / 50%	66%/33%

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Location	Distance
Carney 2033 E Joppa Rd Baltimore, MD	7.6 miles

Pikesville 1700 Reistertown Rd Pikesville, MD	9.3 miles

Glen Burnie 56 Mountain Rd Glen Burnie, MD	11.1 miles

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