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Paul L. Dunbar

2159 W. 29th St. Cleveland OH, 44113-4000

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School Summary

2159 W. 29th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113-4000
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Principal
Sofia Piperis
sofia.piperis@clevelandmetroschools.org

Phone
216-838-7400

Hours of Operation
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grades
PreK-8
School Type
District
Operated By
CMSD

Mission

Paul Dunbar is committed to providing
a positive learning environment that
integrates the creative and technological
abilities of children into an arts enriched,
rigorous academic curriculum.
Our mission is to provide children with
learning experiences that empower them
to build creative and critical thinking
skills to help them become productive
members of society, of worth to
themselves and others.

Special Programs

Empowering creative and critical thinkers
Our mission is to provide children with learning experiences through an integrated
arts curriculum that empowers them to build creative and critical thinking skills as
they become productive members of society.
Our staff balances arts, core academics, and student work in all areas. Students
actively seek ways to present their learning with pride. Our near west side
community values the arts and recognizes our students for academic, artistic
excellence and service. Arts are infused throughout the school into the core
curriculum, as well as through partnerships with Progressive Arts Alliance, Cleveland
Play House and the Cleveland Orchestra.
Students participate in dance, theater, choir, band, and orchestra.

Nearby Schools

Near West Intergenerational School

3805 Terrett Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113-3286
Grades: K-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 260

Scranton

1991 Barber Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113-5135
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 492

Walton

3409 Walton Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113-4942
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 252

Orchard School of Science

4200 Bailey Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113-3821
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 487

Luis Muñoz Marín Dual Language Academy

1701 Castle Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113-5262
Grades: PreK-8
Enrollment (State Provided): 483

Performance Ratings & Scorings

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Ohio School Report Cards:

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Performance Index:

State rating of how well students performed on tests.

Above Average 13 out of 115
State Ratings
DPerformance Index Score (80.6/120)

Student Progress:

State rating of student growth compared to growth of other students in Ohio.

Above Average 2 out of 113
A Progress

Third Grade Guarantee

85.30% District Overall
97.20%
Student meeting requirements for promotion to 4th grade.

Attendance Rates

  • 92.5 Student Attendance Rate

Average Daily Enrollment

387
Students

Race/Ethnicity

Other Population Data

Community Ratings & Reviews

4.0 out of 5
6 Community Reviews

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Recent Reviews

Parent/Guardian/Family Member
Sep 15, 2019
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Parent/Guardian/Family Member
Apr 5, 2019
I had 2 children in this school. I had difficulties getting one of my children, who has special needs, the help he needed. His class size was too large & overwhelming, too. They also lost my other child. Although it was brief, it was still scary & concerning. I did love their Preschool & Pre-K programs. After that, my experience was poor, definitely not high quality. Thankfully, we found a school that we feel meets our kids' needs better. I do hope they have improved.
  1. I think this school prepares children well for the future.

  2. I think this school provides children with a safe environment.

  3. I think this school has a good approach to discipline.

  4. I think teachers and staff at this school encourage all children to succeed.

  5. This school provides students with quality out-of-classroom experiences. (For example: workshops, field trips, internships)

Parent/Guardian/Family Member
Nov 13, 2018
  1. I think this school prepares children well for the future.

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Educator/Staff Member
Mar 2, 2017
Paul Dunbar is a good school because it encourages the teachers to use data to guide instruction. Resources are utilized wisely and it is a brand new state of the art school.
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  2. I think this school provides children with a safe environment.

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Educator/Staff Member
Mar 2, 2017
The teachers/staff at this school will do whatever it takes to help our students grow academically and socially.
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  2. I think this school provides children with a safe environment.

  3. I think this school has a good approach to discipline.

  4. I think teachers and staff at this school encourage all children to succeed.

  5. This school provides students with quality out-of-classroom experiences. (For example: workshops, field trips, internships)

Educator/Staff Member
Mar 2, 2017
  1. I think this school prepares children well for the future.

  2. I think this school provides children with a safe environment.

  3. I think this school has a good approach to discipline.

  4. I think teachers and staff at this school encourage all children to succeed.

  5. This school provides students with quality out-of-classroom experiences. (For example: workshops, field trips, internships)