Serving 688 students in grades 7-8, Dennis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dennis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dennis Middle School's student population of 688 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
688 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dennis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
61%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis Middle School's ranking?
Dennis Middle School is ranked #1563 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Dennis Middle School?
688 students attend Dennis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dennis Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Middle School?
Dennis Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dennis Middle School offer ?
Dennis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dennis Middle School part of?
Dennis Middle School is part of Richmond Community Schools School District.
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