DUNN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dunn Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Trenton Public School District school district, located in TRENTON, NJ with about 909 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Dunn Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dunn Middle School, located at 401 Dayton Street in Trenton, New Jersey, serves as a central educational institution within the Trenton Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school typically serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader demographic makeup of the city of Trenton, and emphasizes foundational subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school strives to foster a supportive learning community that addresses both the educational and social-emotional needs of its students. Like many schools in the district, Dunn Middle School works to implement various programs and initiatives aimed at improving student engagement and academic outcomes. Its location on Dayton Street places it within an established residential neighborhood, making it a key community hub that aims to provide a stable, consistent environment for students to grow, develop their skills, and prepare for future academic and professional success.

For more information, contact Dunn Middle School at (609) 656-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.