PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

4750 WINKLER AVENUE EXT
FORT MYERS, FL 33966

dun.leeschools.net//

999 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a notable institution within the School District of Lee County. The school is named in honor of the renowned African American poet and novelist, reflecting a commitment to academic excellence and cultural appreciation. It serves a diverse student population, providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering personal growth, critical thinking, and social development.

Beyond its core academic program, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective courses. The institution focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages community involvement and student engagement. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary for both academic success and future personal achievement.

999

Total Students

55.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	403
Black	310
Asian	47
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
403 (40.3%)
Black
310 (31.0%)
White
207 (20.7%)
Asian
47 (4.7%)
Two or More
31 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)334-1357
Website:	http://dun.leeschools.net//
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	999
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 356

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 319