Meridith-dunbar Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
25%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
6%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Meridith-dunbar Elementary School?
223 students attend Meridith-dunbar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Meridith-dunbar Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridith-dunbar Elementary School?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridith-dunbar Elementary School offer ?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Meridith-dunbar Elementary School part of?
Meridith-dunbar Elementary School is part of Temple Independent School District.
