D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Dunbar Magnet Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1100 WRIGHT AVE, Little Rock, AR 72206
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 20% proficient · 5th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

39
Repit Score
out of 100
346
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 7th percentile, math 4th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−21 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
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 Arkansas 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
White50%50%reading -5 pts, math -10 pts37th percentile (list)
Black18%15%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%42%reading -7 pts, math -1 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income21%19%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts6th 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 1100 WRIGHT AVE
City Little Rock
ZIP Code 72206
District 0509000
NCES School ID 050900000608
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72206

Understanding the community around Dunbar Magnet Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,588
Per Capita Income $27,267
Poverty Rate 17.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 85.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,000
Median Rent $828
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dunbar Magnet Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 82.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.3%
White 4.6%
Two or More Races 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 346
Teachers (FTE) 30.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Dunbar Magnet Middle School?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School has 346 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Dunbar Magnet Middle School serve?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dunbar Magnet Middle School receive per student?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School receives $15,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dunbar Magnet Middle School in 72206 ▼
Avg Home Value
$138,057
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,114
1-Year Change
+11.9%
% Renters
31.0%

Other Schools in 72206

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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