Dennis Middle School
597 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Dennis Intermediate School, located at 222 NW 7th St in Richmond, Indiana, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Richmond Community Schools district. Typically housing students in the intermediate grade levels (grades 5–6), the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and the more complex academic environment of middle school. The facility is situated within the Richmond community, reflecting the district's commitment to providing localized public education that fosters foundational academic skills alongside personal and social development.
The school environment at Dennis Intermediate is generally focused on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop independence and critical thinking. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into their teenage years. As part of the broader Richmond educational landscape, Dennis Intermediate plays a vital role in the community by nurturing the academic growth and character of its students during these formative middle years.
The school environment at Dennis Intermediate is generally focused on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop independence and critical thinking. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into their teenage years. As part of the broader Richmond educational landscape, Dennis Intermediate plays a vital role in the community by nurturing the academic growth and character of its students during these formative middle years.
597
Total Students
43.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 357 |
| Hispanic | 82 |
| Black | 59 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 94 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White357 (59.8 %)
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Two or More94 (15.7 %)
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Hispanic82 (13.7 %)
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Black59 (9.9 %)
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American Indian4 (0.7 %)
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Asian1 (0.2 %)
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: | Richmond Community Schools |
| Phone: | (765)973-3495 |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 597 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 364 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 35 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
290
Grade 8
307
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 290 |
| Grade 8 | 307 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 264 | 44.2% |
| Male | 333 | 55.8% |
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