MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
769th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
890 CAULDWELL AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
(718)585-2950NCES ID 360008505121Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks MS 301 Paul L Dunbar 769th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 167 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 58.1% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 38.5% | 35.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $466K in zip 10456 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
- #736South Bronx Academy for Applied MediaNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away736th of 781
ELA 32% ▲14 · Math 23% ▲5Compare - #777Academy of Public RelationsNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away777th of 781
ELA 21% ▲3 · Math 6% ▼12Compare - #661South Bronx Early College Academy Charter SchoolSouth Bronx Early College Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter661st of 781
ELA 36% ▲18 · Math 36% ▲18Compare - #656New Millennium Bronx Academy of the ArtsNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away656th of 781
ELA 40% ▲22 · Math 33% ▲15Compare - #593South Bronx International Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away593rd of 781
ELA 29% ▲11 · Math 51% ▲33Compare - #658New Pathways AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.5 mi away658th of 781
ELA 40% ▲22 · Math 33% ▲15Compare - #529MS 302 Luisa Dessus CruzNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away529th of 781
ELA 44% ▲26 · Math 44% ▲26Compare - #713IS 584New York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.6 mi away713th of 781
ELA 34% ▲16 · Math 26% ▲8Compare
What school district is MS 301 Paul L Dunbar in?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is MS 301 Paul L Dunbar a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 301 Paul L Dunbar 769th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 301 Paul L Dunbar?
Hispanic 58%, Black 36%, American Indian 3%, White 2% (167 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 301 Paul L Dunbar cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10456 is $466K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.