Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

Summary:

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education is a small public high school in El Portal, Florida, serving 62 students in grades 9-12, with a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population.

Despite its specialized focus on community education, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking among the lowest-performing high schools in Florida over the past decade. With a four-year graduation rate as low as 26.3% in 2021-2022 and chronic absenteeism rates reaching as high as 78.1%, the school's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools like Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores and Itech@thomas A. Edison Educational Center, which have much higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and statewide rankings. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (83.87%) suggests that socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's challenges.

However, the school's small size and specialized focus could present opportunities for targeted interventions and personalized support to address the root causes of the low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism. By working to improve student engagement and outcomes, the school may be able to better serve the local Miami-Dade community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8950 NW 2nd Ave
       El Portal, FL  33150


(305) 756-2100

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
661st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,596 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  80

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.3%
African American:
30.0%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks worse than 81.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 93rd among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.3%), African American (30%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is 8.8, which is the 4th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. employs 9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. is $28,596, which is the 6th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. 661st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.01 384th 484 20.7%
2005 10.47 433rd 487 11.1%
2006 18.62 398th 477 16.6%
2007 28.29 409th 563 27.4%
2008 24.97 432nd 577 25.1%
2009 15.02 488th 587 16.9%
2010 11.45 532nd 620 14.2%
2011 18.99 509th 622 18.2%
2012 4.04 577th 606 4.8%
2013 5.40 578th 648 10.8%
2014 5.51 620th 687 9.8%
2016 3.33 657th 693 5.2%
2017 3.48 666th 714 6.7%
2018 4.27 645th 716 9.9%
2019 3.80 668th 734 9.0%
2021 2.69 712th 746 4.6%
2022 7.10 668th 774 13.7%
2023 6.33 690th 792 12.9%
2024 15.28 661st 807 18.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 61 34 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 54 29 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 34 49 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 129
1995 27 52 1 65 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1996 27 52 1 65 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1997 36 46 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1998 38 45 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1999 36 59 2 59 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2000 46 53 1 62 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 33 51 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 21 61 2 76 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 21 61 2 76 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 20 64 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2005 17 69 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 12 60 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 13 46 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 11 38 0 44 0 n/a n/a 1 94
2009 6 47 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2010 6 33 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2011 2 33 0 21 0 0 0 0 56
2012 2 71 0 23 1 0 0 0 97
2013 2 80 0 17 0 0 0 0 99
2014 0 54 0 15 0 0 0 0 69
2015 0 60 0 12 0 0 0 0 72
2016 2 63 0 28 0 0 0 0 93
2017 1 52 0 24 0 0 0 0 77
2018 1 38 0 31 0 0 0 0 70
2019 0 25 0 37 0 0 0 0 62
2020 0 29 0 38 0 0 0 0 67
2021 0 13 0 53 0 0 0 0 66
2022 1 11 0 40 0 0 0 0 52
2023 1 17 0 42 0 0 2 0 62
2024 2 24 0 53 0 0 1 0 80

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 137 7.0 19.5 10.9
1993 122 6.0 20.3 7.4
1994 129 10.0 12.9 8.5
1995 145 10.0 14.5 24.8
1996 145 10.0 14.5 24.8
1997 149 10.0 14.9 22.8
1998 146 9.0 16.2 15.1
1999 156 11.0 14.2 21.2
2000 162 11.0 14.7 25.3
2001 148 11.0 13.5 43.9
2002 160 11.0 14.5 55.6
2003 160 11.0 14.5 55.6
2004 143 10.0 14.3 56.6
2005 156 11.0 14.2 58.3
2006 127 11.0 11.5 53.5
2007 105 11.0 9.5 40
2008 94 10.0 9.4 57
2009 92 8.1 11.5 58.7
2010 75 9.0 8.3 65.3
2011 56 9.0 6.2 73.2
2012 97 9.0 10.7 73.2
2013 99 10.0 9.9 88.9
2014 69 10.0 6.9 91.3
2015 72 10.0 7.2 88.9
2016 93 10.0 9.3 88.2
2017 77 9.0 8.5 88.3
2018 70 9.0 7.7 78.6
2019 62 9.0 6.8 83.9
2020 67 9.0 7.4 85.1
2021 66 9.0 7.3 95.5
2022 52 9.0 5.7 88.5
2023 62 7.0 8.8 83.9
2024 80 9.0 8.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 137 7.0 19.5 10.9
1993 122 6.0 20.3 7.4
1994 129 10.0 12.9 8.5
1995 145 10.0 14.5 24.8
1996 145 10.0 14.5 24.8
1997 149 10.0 14.9 22.8
1998 146 9.0 16.2 15.1
1999 156 11.0 14.2 21.2
2000 162 11.0 14.7 25.3
2001 148 11.0 13.5 43.9
2002 160 11.0 14.5 55.6
2003 160 11.0 14.5 55.6
2004 143 10.0 14.3 56.6
2005 156 11.0 14.2 58.3
2006 127 11.0 11.5 53.5
2007 105 11.0 9.5 40
2008 94 10.0 9.4 57
2009 92 8.1 11.5 58.7
2010 75 9.0 8.3 65.3
2011 56 9.0 6.2 73.2
2012 97 9.0 10.7 73.2
2013 99 10.0 9.9 88.9
2014 69 10.0 6.9 91.3
2015 72 10.0 7.2 88.9
2016 93 10.0 9.3 88.2
2017 77 9.0 8.5 88.3
2018 70 9.0 7.7 78.6
2019 62 9.0 6.8 83.9
2020 67 9.0 7.4 85.1
2021 66 9.0 7.3 95.5
2022 52 9.0 5.7 88.5
2023 62 7.0 8.8 83.9
2024 80 9.0 8.8 77.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,209 (6.1%) $18,450 (93.9%) $19,659
2019 $1,356 (5.9%) $21,791 (94.1%) $23,148
2020 $963 (4.3%) $21,290 (95.7%) $22,253
2021 $1,752 (8.2%) $19,542 (91.8%) $21,293
2022 $3,694 (12.9%) $24,840 (87.1%) $28,535
2023 $2,913 (10.2%) $25,683 (89.8%) $28,596

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 668th of 734 High schoolsRanks 690th of 792 High schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)024
 24%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)1613
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)153
 12%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)2511
 14%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)50
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.)1125
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6262
African American2517
 32%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic3742
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.9%83.9%


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Students at Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. are 66% Hispanic, 30% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 80 students attended Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education..

Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education. ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Florida high schools.


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