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First Avenue Middle

Arcadia Unified · Los Angeles County · 301 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006-3802

(626) 821-8362

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9/10
#140
Rank 140 out of 1,315
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #144 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #114 · 91st percentile
Science9/10 · #169 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the leafy, family-focused city of Arcadia in the San Gabriel Valley, First Avenue Middle is the kind of school that draws families who take academics seriously without sacrificing a well-rounded experience. Math and English scores consistently land in the top 10% statewide, making it a strong launchpad for students heading into Arcadia High — itself one of the more competitive public high schools in L.A. County. Arcadia itself is a tight-knit suburb with good restaurants, the Santa Anita racetrack nearby, and a community that genuinely invests in its schools, so families looking for that blend of suburban stability and high expectations tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

734 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
485 (66%)
Hispanic
125 (17%)
White
59 (8%)
Filipino
23 (3%)
Multiple Races
19 (3%)
African American
16 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners184 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged272 (37%)
Students with Disabilities57 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

771
Enrollment
31.1
Teachers (FTE)
24.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
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 · #149 · 89th percentile

219 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found