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Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center

505 NW 20TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

Ranked 1756 of 2461 in Florida

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Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center

505 NW 20TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

Ranked 1756 of 2461 in Florida

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About Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 37% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
330
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.82%
Asian 0.3%
Hispanic 49.39%
Black 48.48%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.82%
Asian
0.3%
Hispanic
49.39%
Black
48.48%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 330
47.88%
158 Female
52.12%
172 Male

Student Population

330 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

165 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center Contact Information

Address

505 NW 20TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33127

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Phone

(305) 438-9737

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TOP 1756 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is beaming with pride this April as it celebrates its recent academic progress and the foundational role it plays in the district's success. Throughout April 2026, the campus is engaging in spring academic growth initiatives while fostering a culture of innovation and student safety. Families are participating in final quarter activities that highlight student achievement and prepare young learners for their upcoming year-end transitions and celebrations with a strong sense of community support.

FAQ

Q1. Does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center provide extracurricular opportunities for students?

Ans. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center offers clubs, enrichment programs, and student activities throughout the year.

Q2. How does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center encourage leadership among students?

Ans. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center gives students opportunities to participate in leadership and teamwork activities.

Q3. Are creative programs available at Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?

Ans. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center includes art, music, and hands-on learning experiences for students.

Q4. Does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center involve families in school activities?

Ans. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center hosts family events and encourages parent participation throughout the year.

Q5. What kind of learning environment does Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center provide?

Ans. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center creates a supportive and engaging environment for students.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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