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Dunnellon Middle School

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Dunnellon Middle School ranks 720 th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

720^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Dunnellon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Dunnellon, Florida, with 709 students. While the school is part of the Marion School District, which is ranked 62 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, Dunnellon Middle School has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars, outperforming the district and state in several key test score metrics.

Dunnellon Middle School's test scores are notably strong, with 89% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 48% for the Marion district and 60% for the state of Florida. The school also performs well in EOC/Civics and FAST/Math for 7th grade. However, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 41.4%, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.73% to 72.47%.

Interestingly, Lecanto Middle School, which is in the Citrus district, outperforms Dunnellon Middle School in several test score metrics, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, and FAST/Math. Despite these challenges, Dunnellon Middle School has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,499 in 2020-2021 to $11,126 in 2023-2024, which may be contributing to its relatively strong academic performance.

712

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,100

Per pupil spending ?

58.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21005 Chestnut St
Dunnellon, FL 34431

(352) 465-6720

District: Marion

Students who attend Dunnellon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dunnellon High School

Feeder schools for Dunnellon Middle School:

Elementary:	Dunnellon Elementary School
	Romeo Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

37.9%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 36th percentile in 2014 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (41% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg49%

Florida avg58%

720^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 10Middle Schools in the Marion

62^nd of 67Marion among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	42.0	720 of 1205	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.7	634 of 1196	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.7	609 of 1177	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	678 of 1148	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.9	655 of 1136	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.9	654 of 1099	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.5	574 of 1035	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.4	585 of 1031	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.8	538 of 997	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.8	637 of 999	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	622 of 956	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	37.0	584 of 897	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.6	548 of 891	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.9	438 of 839	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.8	385 of 780	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	40.8	483 of 740	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	44.3	442 of 736	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.5	374 of 675	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.2	318 of 602	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	45.0	348 of 593	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 189%+29 vs state

Civics69%~ state avg

Math55%~ state avg

English Language Arts48%-9 vs state

Science40%-9 vs state

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by a student
Monday, July 3, 2017

The staff is very rude and disrespectful. I felt like a prisoner and had to keep my head down the entire time bc I felt like I was being punished. The school itself is crumbling. The curricular structure was outdated. I was only there for three days before I transferred into homeschooling. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunnellon Middle School	Public	6-8	21005 Chestnut St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6720	712	41	17.3	58.4%	344 (48.3%)	47 (6.6%)	270 (37.9%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.0%)	42	720^th of 1205 public middle schools	40.2%		46.7	634^th of 1196 public middle schools	47.0%	86	49.0	53.0	44.0	49.0	60.0	57.0	40.0	89.0		69.0	$10,100	$1,136	$8,963
Citrus Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	150 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-2244	752	43	17.6	44.5%	522 (69.4%)	44 (5.9%)	111 (14.8%)	17 (2.3%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.2%)	55.7	513^th of 1205 public middle schools	57.4%		59.3	451^st of 1196 public middle schools	62.3%	62	62.0	66.0	49.0	36.0	60.0	71.0	50.0	96.0	100.0	73.0	$10,761	$1,093	$9,667
Crystal River Middle School	Public	6-8	344 NE Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2116	906	50	18.1	49.0%	704 (77.7%)	42 (4.6%)	87 (9.6%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.1%)	32.5	854^th of 1205 public middle schools	29.1%		39.5	727^th of 1196 public middle schools	39.2%	127	47.0	46.0	42.0	42.0	48.0	54.0	31.0	88.0	84.0	58.0	$11,357	$864	$10,494
Lecanto Middle School	Public	6-8	3800 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2050	786	42	18.7	40.6%	583 (74.2%)	21 (2.7%)	107 (13.6%)	24 (3.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	54.9	519^th of 1205 public middle schools	56.9%		57.8	478^th of 1196 public middle schools	60.0%	41	55.0	52.0	54.0	51.0	68.0	67.0	55.0	91.0	92.0	70.0	$10,345	$915	$9,430
Inverness Middle School	Public	6-8	1950 Highway 41 N	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 726-1471	911	58	15.7	47.4%	711 (78.0%)	40 (4.4%)	83 (9.1%)	17 (1.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.3%)	39.2	758^th of 1205 public middle schools	37.1%		36.2	776^th of 1196 public middle schools	35.1%	18	50.0	53.0	43.0	43.0	53.0	55.0	38.0	97.0	100.0	62.0	$11,263	$967	$10,295
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	4773 SW 95th St	Ocala	34476	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-7930	1,171	64	18.2	47.8%	323 (27.6%)	243 (20.8%)	460 (39.3%)	54 (4.6%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.5%)	81 (6.9%)	41.3	727^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.7%		41.2	705^th of 1196 public middle schools	41.1%	22	56.0	53.0	50.0	53.0	24.0	49.0	45.0	81.0	90.0	68.0	$10,347	$1,143	$9,203
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks	Public, Magnet	6-8	365 Marion Oaks Dr	Ocala	34473	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6290	1,260	63	20.0	60.2%	244 (19.4%)	298 (23.7%)	640 (50.8%)	13 (1.0%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (4.6%)	22.7	968^th of 1205 public middle schools	19.7%		28.4	886^th of 1196 public middle schools	25.9%	82	45.0	39.0	41.0	18.0	40.0	31.0	34.0	72.0	100.0	57.0	$9,514	$1,108	$8,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunnellon Middle School

What district is Dunnellon Middle School in?

Marion

What is the racial makeup of Dunnellon Middle School?

Students at Dunnellon Middle School are 48% White, 38% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dunnellon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 712 students attended Dunnellon Middle School.

Is Dunnellon Middle School a good school?

Dunnellon Middle School ranks 720^th of 1205 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Dunnellon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Dunnellon Middle School usually go on to attend Dunnellon High School

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