School Overview
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.
670
Total Students
53.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunn Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic568
Black87
Asian3
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    568 (84.8 %)
  • Black
    87 (13.0 %)
  • White
    9 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Trenton Public School District
Phone: (609)656-4700
Website: http://www.trenton.k12.org/dunnmiddle_home
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 521
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 7 321
Grade 8 285
Ungraded 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dunn Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7321
Grade 8285
Ungraded64
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dunn Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33550%
Male33550%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)