C
Below Average
58/100

Dunbar Middle

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2901 23RD ST, Dickinson, TX 77539
Overall
C
58/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Texas
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

58
Repit Score
out of 100
576
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 40th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−20 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency25% (−10 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Texas state test (2020–21), 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
White27%27%reading -29 pts, math -26 pts4th percentile (list)
Black22%27%reading -5 pts, math +6 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic17%23%reading -15 pts, math -5 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income19%24%reading -9 pts, math -1 pts27th 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 2901 23RD ST
City Dickinson
ZIP Code 77539
District 4817070
NCES School ID 481707001479
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77539

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,707
Per Capita Income $37,051
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%
High School or Higher 85.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $224,500
Median Rent $1,338
Owner-Occupied 76.2%
Renter-Occupied 23.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dunbar Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.3%
Female 45.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.4%
White 24.0%
Black 14.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Races 2.1%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 576
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dunbar Middle?
Dunbar Middle has a Repit School Score of 58 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 Dunbar Middle?
Dunbar Middle has 576 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Dunbar Middle serve?
Dunbar Middle serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dunbar Middle receive per student?
Dunbar Middle receives $16,045 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dunbar Middle in 77539 ▼
Avg Home Value
$286,473
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,695
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
23.8%

Other Schools in 77539

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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