Dunn Middle School
670 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 568 |
| Black | 87 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic568 (84.8 %)
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Black87 (13.0 %)
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White9 (1.3 %)
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Asian3 (0.4 %)
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Two or More3 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 321 |
| Grade 8 | 285 |
| Ungraded | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 335 | 50% |
| Male | 335 | 50% |
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