Dunnellon Middle School

Dunnellon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
21005 Chestnut St,  Dunnellon, FL
Marion County Public Schools
2.0
2.7
709 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Delbert Smallridge
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
State Average
20%
Science
34%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
52.2%
Hispanic
36.1%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.0 2 Reviews
3.0 Alum
6/12/2021
Small community which allowed for more hands on learning and more close friendships with students. Teachers put forth effort to help students succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/25/2024
I have had a fantastic experience the last 3 years my kids have been here. I expect the last year to be just as great The teachers have all been very helpful and attentive to my kids needs.
5.0 parent
7/9/2022
I have a son that attends DMS and he enjoys going to school. Just like every other school, you will have the children that are bullies, or the children that go to school and never participate, they are just there because they have to. My son did well with his grades also had an award in math along w...
1.0 student
7/3/2017
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 The curricular structure was outdated.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.
1.0 parent
3/31/2017
Alot of BULLYING going on at DMS. Administration does nothing nor does the school board. Please do not live in an area where your child will have to attend this School!

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Dunnellon Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Dunnellon, FL and is served by the Marion County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 709 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Dunnellon Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dunnellon Christian Academy, Noah's Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dunnellon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dunnellon Middle School.

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