- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunnellon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120126003005
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunnellon Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dunnellon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunnellon Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Dunnellon Middle School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 120126003005 · Dunnellon, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 18.7:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Dunnellon Middle School held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dunnellon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school 712
Dunnellon Middle School
712 students
What this shows Dunnellon Middle School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunnellon Middle School compares
Dunnellon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Dunnellon Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunnellon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunnellon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunnellon Middle School
How many students attend Dunnellon Middle School?
Dunnellon Middle School has 712 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunnellon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 678 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunnellon Middle School?
67.7% of students at Dunnellon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunnellon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunnellon Middle School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Dunnellon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunnellon Middle School?
Dunnellon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Dunnellon Middle School rank among public schools in Dunnellon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Dunnellon Middle School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.