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Paul Dunbar Lawrence School vs. Lowell Elementary School

Should you attend Paul Dunbar Lawrence School or Lowell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Paul Dunbar Lawrence School
707 W Grant St
Phoenix, AZ 85007
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Lowell Elementary School
920 E Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paul Dunbar Lawrence School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
158 students
433 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lowell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lowell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1297 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
#1352 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lowell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lowell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paul Dunbar Lawrence School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lowell Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
20
55
Grade 1 Students
34
53
Grade 2 Students
24
71
Grade 3 Students
20
55
Grade 4 Students
24
60
Grade 5 Students
9
58
Grade 6 Students
27
55
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
58%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
33%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lowell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paul Dunbar Lawrence School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lowell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mesa Unified District (4235) and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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