DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

300 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dunbar Middle School, located at 325 27th Street in Dunbar, West Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in the Kanawha County school district. The school is situated in a residential community just west of Charleston and serves as a primary educational anchor for the local area, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger district, the school focuses on providing a standard middle school curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating extracurricular activities to support student development.

The school environment at Dunbar Middle is designed to facilitate the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a community hub, fostering collaboration between teachers, students, and families to promote a positive learning culture. By providing a structured educational program and various support services, Dunbar Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and the challenges of the future.
300
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White198
Hispanic5
Black69
Two or More27
American Indian1
  • White
    198 (66.0 %)
  • Black
    69 (23.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (9.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)766-0363
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 103
Grade 8 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 697
Grade 7103
Grade 8100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14046.7%
Male16053.3%