Dunbar High is rated a 4 out of 10, with 10 being the best score. Looking at the poverty levels in Jonestown, the areas closest to Little Italy have 20-30% of families living in poverty, while further north 60-80% of residents are impoverished. Do poor school districts possess lower test scores, thus less opportunity for individuals to prosper? |
Comparing test scores for Dunbar High and a Howard County suburban school, River Hill, the differences are alarming, especially the College Readiness Index. However, Dunbar does show promise; the graduation rate is 92% while River Hill's is only slightly higher at 98%. With more resources, could local schools improve in other testing areas? |
What about the minority business profile of Jonestown?
Socioeconomic factors affect education. Diminishing poverty, increasing school resources, and supporting minority businesses are key for community wealth.