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Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

4750 WINKLER AVENUE EXT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33966

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 868 of 2242 in Florida

Top schools in Fort Myers
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

4750 WINKLER AVENUE EXT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33966

Top 25% School in Florida

Ranked 868 of 2242 in Florida

See top schools in Fort Myers

About Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 48% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
995
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.8%
Asian 3.62%
Hispanic 38.79%
Black 33.07%
Two+ Races 4.42%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
19.8%
Asian
3.62%
Hispanic
38.79%
Black
33.07%
Two+ Races
4.42%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 995
46.73%
465 Female
53.27%
530 Male

Student Population

995 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

497 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Contact Information

Address

4750 WINKLER AVENUE EXT, FORT MYERS, FL, 33966

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Phone

(239) 334-1357

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TOP 868 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School

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
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 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: 9:45 AM - 4:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2026, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School students were named Carson Scholars, which showed that they were doing very well in school. Students who show both academic excellence and a dedication to community service are given this award. The school's focus on helping students grow in ways other than academics is shown by this achievement. The growth of advanced academic programs also helps students improve their research and critical thinking skills.

FAQ

Q1. What is the usual layout of the classrooms at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?

Ans. Students can turn and talk about answers without having to move seats because many rooms are set up in groups or table clusters.

Q2. What do teachers usually do to give instructions at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?

Ans. Teachers often give students both verbal and written instructions on the board so they can follow along while they work.

Q3. What kind of interaction happens the most in class at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?

Ans. Throughout the lesson, students often check their answers with each other, share their ideas, and answer questions from the teacher.

Q4. What do students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School usually do with their returned homework?

Ans. Students look over feedback, fix mistakes, and keep the work they corrected for when they need it again.

Q5. What makes the classroom at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School feel alive?

Ans. Students are always moving between listening, talking, and working, which keeps things going during each period.

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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