C
Below Average
50/100

Paul Dunbar Lawrence School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 707 W GRANT ST, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Arizona
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
158
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%18/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +21 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−26 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%17%reading -2 pts, math -8 pts39th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%17%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts10th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -10 pts, math -14 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 707 W GRANT ST
City Phoenix
ZIP Code 85007
District 0406300
NCES School ID 040630000520
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85007

Understanding the community around Paul Dunbar Lawrence School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,490
Per Capita Income $29,763
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%
High School or Higher 77.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $359,600
Median Rent $978
Owner-Occupied 39.8%
Renter-Occupied 60.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Paul Dunbar Lawrence School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.6%
Black 32.9%
White 2.5%
Two or More Races 3.2%
American Indian 3.2%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 158
Teachers (FTE) 16.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Paul Dunbar Lawrence School?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School has 158 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Paul Dunbar Lawrence School serve?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Paul Dunbar Lawrence School receive per student?
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School receives $16,830 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Paul Dunbar Lawrence School in 85007 ▼
Avg Home Value
$406,748
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,392
1-Year Change
-0.7%
% Renters
60.2%

Other Schools in 85007

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026