Dunnellon Middle School

Summary:

Dunnellon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Dunnellon, Florida, with a student population of 678. The school is part of the Marion District, which is ranked 61 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Dunnellon Middle School consistently outperforms the Marion District and the state of Florida in various standardized test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Civics, and Math. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state and district averages, and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Dunnellon Middle School's academic performance strengths suggest that the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement, despite its higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients. When compared to nearby schools in the Marion District and Citrus District, such as Liberty Middle School, Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks, Lecanto Middle School, Inverness Middle School, Crystal River Middle School, and Citrus Springs Middle School, Dunnellon Middle School generally outperforms them in academic measures.

The high chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors at Dunnellon Middle School warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure continued student success. The school and district should work to address the underlying causes of the high chronic absenteeism rate, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Overall, Dunnellon Middle School appears to be a high-performing school within its district, providing a relatively stronger educational experience for its students despite the district-level challenges.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21005 Chestnut St
       Dunnellon, FL  34431


(352) 465-6720

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
634th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,995 Help


Students who attend Dunnellon Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dunnellon High School

Feeder schools for Dunnellon Middle School:

Elementary:    Dunnellon Elementary School
    Romeo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.2%
Hispanic:
36.1%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dunnellon Middle School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), Hispanic (36.1%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunnellon Middle School is 17.8, which is the 2nd best among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunnellon Middle School is $9,995, which is the highest among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dunnellon Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dunnellon Middle School 634th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dunnellon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dunnellon Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.03 348th 593 41.3%
2005 51.24 318th 602 47.2%
2006 47.45 374th 675 44.6%
2007 44.29 442nd 736 39.9%
2008 40.80 483rd 740 34.7%
2009 53.81 385th 780 50.6%
2010 51.92 438th 839 47.8%
2011 44.60 548th 891 38.5%
2012 37.02 584th 897 34.9%
2013 36.54 622nd 956 34.9%
2014 36.83 637th 999 36.2%
2016 45.79 538th 997 46.0%
2017 43.45 585th 1031 43.3%
2018 45.45 574th 1035 44.5%
2019 41.91 654th 1099 40.5%
2021 42.92 655th 1136 42.3%
2022 39.79 678th 1148 40.9%
2023 46.67 609th 1177 48.3%
2024 46.71 634th 1196 47.0%
See the entire list of Florida Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Dunnellon Middle School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, July 3, 2017

Open Quote The staff is very rude and disrespectful. I felt like a prisoner and had to keep my head down the entire time bc I felt like I was being punished. The school itself is crumbling. The curricular structure was outdated. I was only there for three days before I transferred into homeschooling. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dunnellon Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 543 82 6 34 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1996 543 82 6 34 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1997 546 85 4 44 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1998 651 107 1 97 1 n/a n/a 0 857
1999 682 123 2 150 3 n/a n/a 0 960
2000 720 138 2 204 4 n/a n/a 0 1068
2001 722 127 3 180 5 n/a n/a 0 1037
2002 602 128 8 194 3 n/a n/a 0 935
2003 602 128 8 194 3 n/a n/a 0 935
2004 589 124 11 196 4 n/a n/a 0 924
2005 621 125 13 213 7 n/a n/a 0 979
2006 640 158 9 223 6 n/a n/a 0 1036
2007 615 164 11 257 3 n/a n/a 36 1086
2008 551 183 12 303 2 n/a n/a 47 1098
2009 458 60 3 144 3 n/a n/a 25 693
2010 452 58 2 125 4 n/a n/a 27 668
2011 443 61 1 147 2 0 22 0 676
2012 421 56 1 142 5 1 29 0 655
2013 407 50 2 157 6 0 25 0 647
2014 379 47 1 175 5 0 21 0 628
2015 400 48 0 171 4 1 23 0 647
2016 375 39 0 181 5 2 24 0 626
2017 371 37 2 186 3 1 28 0 628
2018 340 41 4 213 4 1 20 0 623
2019 382 43 3 208 2 1 26 0 665
2020 374 46 4 211 2 2 26 0 665
2021 344 33 3 207 0 2 28 0 617
2022 347 32 5 227 0 0 32 0 643
2023 354 42 5 245 1 0 31 0 678

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dunnellon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 665 34.0 19.6 42.1
1996 665 34.0 19.6 42.1
1997 680 36.0 18.9 47.2
1998 857 47.0 18.2 49.9
1999 960 48.0 20.0 49.1
2000 1068 55.0 19.4 59.2
2001 1037 58.0 17.9 63
2002 935 48.0 19.5 65.5
2003 935 48.0 19.5 65.5
2004 924 49.0 18.9 68.3
2005 979 54.0 18.1 65.1
2006 1036 56.0 18.5 62.1
2007 1086 57.0 19.1 62.9
2008 1098 58.0 18.9 69.3
2009 693 47.6 16.1 64.4
2010 668 37.0 18.0 75.4
2011 676 38.0 17.7 69.1
2012 655 39.0 16.7 75.1
2013 647 39.0 16.5 75
2014 628 34.0 18.4 73.1
2015 647 36.0 17.9 79.6
2016 626 37.0 16.9 78.4
2017 628 38.0 16.5 79.5
2018 623 37.0 16.8 75.9
2019 665 34.0 19.5 76.4
2020 665 34.0 19.5 75.3
2021 617 34.0 18.1 68.7
2022 643 35.0 18.3 72.5
2023 678 38.0 17.8 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dunnellon Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 665 34.0 19.6 42.1
1996 665 34.0 19.6 42.1
1997 680 36.0 18.9 47.2
1998 857 47.0 18.2 49.9
1999 960 48.0 20.0 49.1
2000 1068 55.0 19.4 59.2
2001 1037 58.0 17.9 63
2002 935 48.0 19.5 65.5
2003 935 48.0 19.5 65.5
2004 924 49.0 18.9 68.3
2005 979 54.0 18.1 65.1
2006 1036 56.0 18.5 62.1
2007 1086 57.0 19.1 62.9
2008 1098 58.0 18.9 69.3
2009 693 47.6 16.1 64.4
2010 668 37.0 18.0 75.4
2011 676 38.0 17.7 69.1
2012 655 39.0 16.7 75.1
2013 647 39.0 16.5 75
2014 628 34.0 18.4 73.1
2015 647 36.0 17.9 79.6
2016 626 37.0 16.9 78.4
2017 628 38.0 16.5 79.5
2018 623 37.0 16.8 75.9
2019 665 34.0 19.5 76.4
2020 665 34.0 19.5 75.3
2021 617 34.0 18.1 68.7
2022 643 35.0 18.3 72.5
2023 678 38.0 17.8 67.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunnellon Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $575 (7.1%) $7,543 (92.9%) $8,118
2019 $484 (6.1%) $7,463 (93.9%) $7,947
2020 $525 (6.5%) $7,517 (93.5%) $8,043
2021 $647 (7.6%) $7,851 (92.4%) $8,499
2022 $1,683 (17.4%) $7,986 (82.6%) $9,669
2023 $1,700 (17.0%) $8,296 (83.0%) $9,995

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunnellon Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 654th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 609th of 1177 Middle schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Middle School)4438
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4542
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)4839
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4640
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Middle School)4245
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)4639
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)5452
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4940
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Middle School)5544
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)5038
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)4132
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)4126
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Dunnellon Middle School)4038
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Marion)4437
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Dunnellon Middle School)6157
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Marion)6558
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dunnellon Middle School)9688
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)5544
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students665678
 2%
African American4342
 2.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic208245
 17.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White382354
 7.3%
Two or More Races2631
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.4%67.7%
 8.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunnellon Middle School

Dunnellon Middle School ranks 634th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dunnellon Middle School are 52% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Dunnellon Middle School usually go on to attend Dunnellon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Dunnellon Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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