Dunnellon Middle School

Q: Is Dunnellon Middle School a good school?

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

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:
634^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,995

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

Number of students: 678

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

36.1%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunnellon Middle School ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.71. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), Hispanic (36.1%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunnellon Middle School is 17.8, which is the 2^nd best among 10 middle schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Dunnellon Middle School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 634^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Dunnellon Middle School in the ranking list.)

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st 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
2004	45.03	348^th	593	41.3%
2005	51.24	318^th	602	47.2%
2006	47.45	374^th	675	44.6%
2007	44.29	442^nd	736	39.9%
2008	40.80	483^rd	740	34.7%
2009	53.81	385^th	780	50.6%
2010	51.92	438^th	839	47.8%
2011	44.60	548^th	891	38.5%
2012	37.02	584^th	897	34.9%
2013	36.54	622^nd	956	34.9%
2014	36.83	637^th	999	36.2%
2016	45.79	538^th	997	46.0%
2017	43.45	585^th	1031	43.3%
2018	45.45	574^th	1035	44.5%
2019	41.91	654^th	1099	40.5%
2021	42.92	655^th	1136	42.3%
2022	39.79	678^th	1148	40.9%
2023	46.67	609^th	1177	48.3%
2024	46.71	634^th	1196	47.0%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a student
Monday, July 3, 2017

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 654^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 609^th 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)	44	38	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	42	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)	48	39	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	46	40	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Middle School)	42	45	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	46	39	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)	54	52	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	40	9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dunnellon Middle School)	55	44	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	50	38	12%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dunnellon Middle School)	41	32	9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	41	26	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Dunnellon Middle School)	40	38	2%
8th Grade Science (Marion)	44	37	7%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Dunnellon Middle School)	61	57	4%
End of Course Civics (Marion)	65	58	7%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dunnellon Middle School)	96	88	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Marion)	55	44	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	665	678	2%
African American	43	42	2.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	208	245	17.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	382	354	7.3%
Two or More Races	26	31	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.4%	67.7%	8.7%

Schools Near Dunnellon Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunnellon Middle School	Public	6-8	21005 Chestnut St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6720	678	38	17.8	67.7%	354 (52.2%)	42 (6.2%)	245 (36.1%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)	46.7	634^th of 1196 public middle schools	47.0%		46.7	609^th of 1177 public middle schools	48.3%	25	52.0	42.0	43.0	66.0	46.0	56.0	38.0	90.0		61.0	$9,995	$1,700	$8,296
Citrus Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-2244	821	50	16.5	59.0%	584 (71.1%)	51 (6.2%)	114 (13.9%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	53 (6.5%)	59.3	451^st of 1196 public middle schools	62.3%		54.4	503^rd of 1177 public middle schools	57.3%	52	60.0	53.0	60.0	43.0	66.0	52.0	46.0	95.0	100.0	67.0	$9,693	$1,504	$8,189
Crystal River Middle School	Public	6-8	344 NE Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2116	900	52	17.3	63.7%	708 (78.7%)	45 (5.0%)	79 (8.8%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (6.6%)	39.5	727^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.2%		40.1	701^st of 1177 public middle schools	40.4%	26	55.0	39.0	38.0	42.0	56.0	34.0	39.0	59.0	98.0	47.0	$10,218	$1,511	$8,707
Lecanto Middle School	Public	6-8	3800 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2050	809	45	17.9	54.9%	633 (78.2%)	26 (3.2%)	96 (11.9%)	15 (1.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.1%)	57.8	478^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.0%		63.6	397^th of 1177 public middle schools	66.3%	81	59.0	60.0	48.0	47.0	75.0	46.0	43.0	86.0	89.0	74.0	$9,503	$1,386	$8,118
Inverness Middle School	Public	6-8	1950 Highway 41 N	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1471	1,017	65	15.6	59.6%	836 (82.2%)	42 (4.1%)	67 (6.6%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (5.4%)	36.2	776^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.1%		37.5	736^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.5%	40	49.0	46.0	44.0	41.0	51.0	29.0	29.0	69.0	95.0	55.0	$10,098	$1,458	$8,641
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,365	67	20.3	54.4%	488 (35.8%)	246 (18.0%)	509 (37.3%)	52 (3.8%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	61 (4.5%)	41.2	705^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.1%		37.5	734^th of 1177 public middle schools	37.6%	29	53.0	40.0	43.0	48.0	29.0	54.0	45.0	74.0	93.0	67.0	$8,373	$1,274	$7,099
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,067	49	21.7	68.5%	226 (21.2%)	244 (22.9%)	540 (50.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (4.6%)	28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%		31.1	828^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	58	33.0	37.0	41.0	40.0	36.0	46.0	30.0	87.0	96.0	44.0	$8,984	$1,930	$7,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunnellon Middle School

Is Dunnellon Middle School a good school?

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

How many students attend Dunnellon Middle School?

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

What high school do graduates of Dunnellon Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Dunnellon Middle School?

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

What district is Dunnellon Middle School in?

Marion

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