Grace A Dunn Middle School
TRENTON, NJ · Trenton Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, small
433rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
401 DAYTON STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08610
(609)656-4700NCES ID 341629003210Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Grace A Dunn Middle School 433rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 625 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 681 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 61.6% | 84.7% | ▲ 23.1 pts | |
| Black | 30.1% | 13.1% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 0.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $357K in zip 08610 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Grace A Dunn Middle School
- #326Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolAchievers Early College Prep Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter326th of 440
ELA 48% ▲36 · Math 24% ▲14Compare - #429Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.3 mi away429th of 440
ELA 13% ▲1 · Math 10% =Compare - #436Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.5 mi away436th of 440
ELA 10% ▼2 · Math 10% =Compare - #439Grant Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.8 mi away439th of 440
ELA 10% ▼2 · Math 10% =Compare - #431Dr. Martin Luther King Middle SchoolTrenton Public School District · 2.3 mi away431st of 440
ELA 12% = · Math 10% =Compare - #438Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 2.4 mi away438th of 440
ELA 10% ▼2 · Math 10% =Compare - #350Albert E Grice Middle SchoolHamilton Township Public School District · 2.6 mi away350th of 440
ELA 42% ▲30 · Math 23% ▲13Compare - #435Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolTrenton Public School District · 3.4 mi away435th of 440
ELA 11% ▼1 · Math 10% =Compare
What school district is Grace A Dunn Middle School in?
Grace A Dunn Middle School is part of the Trenton Public School District district in TRENTON, New Jersey.
Is Grace A Dunn Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Grace A Dunn Middle School 433rd of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Grace A Dunn Middle School?
Hispanic 85%, Black 13%, Two or more races 1% (681 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Grace A Dunn Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08610 is $357K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.