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Elementary SchoolsGrades 5-6

Dana

San Diego Unified · San Diego County · 1775 Chatsworth Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92106-3709

(619) 225-3897 · www.dana.sandiegounified.org/

9/10
#948
Rank 948 out of 5,722
Top 17%
English Language Arts9/10 · #593 · 90th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1319 · 77th percentile
Science9/10 · #1040 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the Point Loma peninsula, Dana Middle serves the tail end of elementary school in one of San Diego's most tight-knit coastal neighborhoods — the kind of place where families walk to the beach after school and neighbors actually know each other's names. The school shines especially in English, landing in the 90th percentile statewide, making it a strong fit for families who prioritize literacy and communication skills. With solid scores across the board and a community that genuinely invests in its schools, Dana is a natural choice for Point Loma families looking for a confident step into the middle grades.

Student Demographics

602 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
314 (52%)
Hispanic
184 (31%)
Multiple Races
64 (11%)
African American
23 (4%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners56 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged232 (39%)
Students with Disabilities102 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

646
Enrollment
33
Teachers (FTE)
19.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
29.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #744 · 88th percentile

203 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found