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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Richard Henry Dana Middle

Arcadia Unified · Los Angeles County · 1401 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006-4134

(626) 821-8361

10/10
#107
Rank 107 out of 1,315
Top 8%
English Language Arts9/10 · #136 · 90th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #81 · 94th percentile
Science10/10 · #129 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the leafy, suburban stretches of Arcadia — a city known for its quiet streets, strong community investment in education, and proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains — Dana Middle School is one of those places where academic expectations are genuinely high across the board. Math scores in particular stand out, making it a great fit for families who want their kids challenged and prepared well before high school. If you're settling into Arcadia and looking for a middle school that reflects the community's commitment to keeping standards high, Dana is very much part of what makes this zip code so sought-after.

Student Demographics

675 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
448 (66%)
Hispanic
113 (17%)
White
44 (7%)
Multiple Races
30 (4%)
Filipino
28 (4%)
Other
12 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners139 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged223 (33%)
Students with Disabilities53 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

710
Enrollment
28.8
Teachers (FTE)
24.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
18
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 · #224 · 84th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found