- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trenton, NJ
Dunn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341629003210
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunn Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 21
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunn Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunn Middle School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629003210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dunn Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 341629003210 · Trenton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 13.3:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Dunn Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dunn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,097 students
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
890 students
- Daylight/Twili 756
Daylight/Twilight High School
756 students
- This school 703
Dunn Middle School
703 students
- Hedgepeth Will 668
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
668 students
- Dr. Martin Lut 650
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
650 students
What this shows Dunn Middle School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunn Middle School compares
Dunn Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 87% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 12.2%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Dunn Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Trenton Public School District reports $23,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Trenton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunn Middle School
How many students attend Dunn Middle School?
Dunn Middle School has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunn Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunn Middle School?
55.4% of students at Dunn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunn Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunn Middle School?
Dunn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dunn Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunn Middle School ranks #7 of 21 public schools in Trenton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Besides Dunn Middle School, Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students), Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students), and Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students). See the Trenton Public School District district page for the complete list.