Serving 703 students in grades 7-8, Grace A Dunn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunn Middle School serves the southeast part of Trenton, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the school's boundaries, extending up to 3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace A Dunn Middle School's student population of 703 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Grace A Dunn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grace A Dunn Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2147 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace A Dunn Middle School's ranking?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is ranked #2147 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Grace A Dunn Middle School?
703 students attend Grace A Dunn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grace A Dunn Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace A Dunn Middle School?
Grace A Dunn Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grace A Dunn Middle School offer ?
Grace A Dunn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grace A Dunn Middle School part of?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Grace A Dunn Middle School located?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is located in the Franklin Park neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Franklin Park.
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