Meredith-dunn School vs. The De Paul School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Meredith-dunn School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
The mission of Meredith-Dunn School is to provide prescriptive instruction designed to empower students who learn differently, in becoming competent learners and resilient individuals.
The Meredith-Dunn School community embraces a child-centered philosophy that recognizes the learning potential of each of our students.
We value each student as an individual with a unique pattern of strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.
Our educational program is personalized in both content and approach to support student growth academically, socially and emotionally.
The de Paul School teaches students with learning differences how to learn, how to become independent, and how to succeed.
We offer a 50-Year history of acclaimed and impacting instruction in structured literacy, unlocking student brilliance in reading and writing.
The broad and challenging course of study includes reading, spelling, writing, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, computer skills, physical education, social skills and values, and library skills.
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, reading disorders, language-based learning disabilities , dysgraphia, ADHD, non-verbal learning disability, auditory processing, math disorders
Dyslexia / Language-based, ADHD or Attentional Difficulties, Organizational Difficulties, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia / Mathematics-based Difficulties, Auditory Processing Difficulties, Mild Sensory Processing Disorder
Year Founded
1971
1970
Students Body
Total Students
196 students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
2
3
Grade 1 Students
5
6
Grade 2 Students
4
8
Grade 3 Students
14
10
Grade 4 Students
14
13
Grade 5 Students
30
16
Grade 6 Students
42
25
Grade 7 Students
45
26
Grade 8 Students
40
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
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Average Class Size
12
8
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
(Collared shirts, nice slacks or skirts, respectable and professional appearance)
(Collared shirts, nice slacks or skirts, respectable and professional appearance)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,530
$17,750
Tuition Notes
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Tuition actually ranges from $9950 to $17,750 and financial assistance is available.
% on Financial Aid
35%
45%
Admissions Director
Anne Eddins
Erin Whicker
Admissions Associate
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Carlos Mason Wehby
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Chess Club, Drama Club, Glee Club, Lego Club, Newspaper Club, Ukelele Club, Yoga Club
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