Dale Junior High

Dale Junior High sits in the western edge of Anaheim, a dense, working-class corner of Orange County where families tend to put a lot of stock in community ties and making the most of what's available locally. The school serves seventh and eighth graders in a neighborhood that's unpretentious and hardworking, and families who are engaged and looking to get involved can help their kids make the most of the middle school years here. It's the kind of area where knowing your neighbors matters, and parents who take an active role in their student's education will find that effort goes a long way.