Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
Temple, TX · Temple ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK · Rural, fringe
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1717 E AVE J, Temple, TX 76504
(254)215-6700NCES ID 484233004815Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 447 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 37.0% | 50.1% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Black | 36.6% | 27.3% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 23.7% | 14.5% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 5.8% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.7 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 $190K in zip 76504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy in?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy is part of the Temple ISD district in Temple, Texas.
Is Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy a good school?
Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy?
Hispanic 50%, Black 27%, White 15%, Two or more races 6% (447 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76504 is $190K 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.