Dennis Middle School

222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 597 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24%
  • 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:

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School Overview

Dennis Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
597 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Dennis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1577 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dennis Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
38%
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24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dennis Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
60%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Dennis Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dennis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dennis Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #1577 out of 1,763 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 38% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Dennis Middle School?
597 students attend Dennis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Dennis Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Middle School?
Dennis Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 597 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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