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Dunnellon Elementary School

Elementary School · Marion · Dunnellon, FL

A Marion elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10235 SW 180TH AVENUE RD, Dunnellon, FL 34432

  • Math 45% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.3% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-15.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$11,180
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Dunnellon Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2013
ELA
53%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dunnellon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,711

Median home value

$223,900

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–124.2 mi32Compare →
Eighth Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–5Not available386Compare →
Fordham Early Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–2Not available129Compare →
Ina A.colen AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–8Not available435Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marion

Schools in district
64
Rank in district
#28 of 58
District spending per student
$11,180NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunnellon Elementary School is listed in MARION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunnellon Elementary School

Dunnellon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dunnellon, FL, part of Marion, serving approximately 640 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,680 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunnellon Elementary School

What grades does Dunnellon Elementary School serve?

Dunnellon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dunnellon Elementary School?

Dunnellon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunnellon Elementary School rank in FL?

Dunnellon Elementary School ranks #2,680 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Dunnellon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunnellon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dunnellon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunnellon Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunnellon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dunnellon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunnellon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dunnellon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunnellon Elementary School?

58.9% of students at Dunnellon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 34432)
13,197
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
56
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34432; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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