DUNNELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARION
21005 CHESTNUT ST
DUNNELLON, FL 34431
678 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Dunnellon Middle School, located at 21005 Chestnut St in Dunnellon, Florida, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Marion County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, catering to students during their critical middle school years. By adhering to the broader objectives of the Marion County school system, the institution focuses on preparing students for high school success through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Dunnellon Middle School works to integrate itself into the local community by offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and leadership activities. As part of a larger district-wide network, the school utilizes the resources and technological initiatives provided by the Marion County School Board to support diverse learning styles. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates through the official Marion County Public Schools website.
678
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    354 (52.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    245 (36.1 %)
  • Black
    42 (6.2 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MARION
Phone: (352)465-6720
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 385
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 259
Grade 7 213
Grade 8 206
Gender Ratio
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CITRUS SPRINGS, FL 34434 (5.8 miles away)
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