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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 198 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 69 |
| Two or More | 27 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White198 (66.0 %)
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Black69 (23.0 %)
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Two or More27 (9.0 %)
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Hispanic5 (1.7 %)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 97 |
| Grade 7 | 103 |
| Grade 8 | 100 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 140 | 46.7% |
| Male | 160 | 53.3% |
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