Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Lubbock, TX · Lubbock ISD · Charter · Grades 6-8
1,638th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 4%· Stable
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dunbar College Preparatory Academy 1,638th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 4% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 4th in 2025.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 354 students tested
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 382 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.3% | 49.5% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| Black | 53.4% | 44.8% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Typical home value $104K in zip 79404 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Slaton MiddleLubbock ISD · 2.3 mi away1,664th of 1,701
ELA 31% · Math 12% - 2Atkins MiddleLubbock ISD · 3.3 mi away1,435th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 19% - 8Hutchinson MiddleLubbock ISD · 3.6 mi away367th of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 50% - 4Cavazos MiddleLubbock ISD · 3.8 mi away1,127th of 1,701
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 9Commander William C Mccool AcademyLubbock ISD · 5.3 mi away268th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 60% - 6Evans MiddleLubbock ISD · 5.4 mi away726th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 1Mackenzie MiddleLubbock ISD · 6.6 mi away1,580th of 1,701
ELA 37% · Math 19% - 2Irons MiddleLubbock ISD · 7.2 mi away1,517th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dunbar College Preparatory Academy in?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is part of the Lubbock ISD district in Lubbock, Texas.
Is Dunbar College Preparatory Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dunbar College Preparatory Academy 1,638th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 4% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dunbar College Preparatory Academy?
Hispanic 50%, Black 45%, White 4%, Two or more races 2% (382 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dunbar College Preparatory Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79404 is $104K 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.