Paul L Dunbar Learning Center
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,535th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▲ Improving
4200 METROPOLITAN AVE, Dallas, TX 75210
(972)794-6600NCES ID 481623001325Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Paul L Dunbar Learning Center 2,535th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 220 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.7% | 64.7% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 31.5% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $148K in zip 75210 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Paul L Dunbar Learning Center in?
Paul L Dunbar Learning Center is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is Paul L Dunbar Learning Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Paul L Dunbar Learning Center 2,535th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Paul L Dunbar Learning Center?
Black 65%, Hispanic 32%, Two or more races 2%, White 2% (606 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Paul L Dunbar Learning Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75210 is $148K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.