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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Richard Henry Dana Middle

Wiseburn Unified · Los Angeles County · 5504 West 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250-6462

(310) 725-4700

8/10
#289
Rank 289 out of 1,315
Top 22%
English Language Arts8/10 · #276 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #357 · 73rd percentile
Science9/10 · #243 · 82nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the South Bay community of Hawthorne, Richard Henry Dana Middle sits in a part of greater LA that often flies under the radar but quietly delivers solid results — landing in the top quarter of middle schools statewide. Part of the small but well-regarded Wiseburn Unified district, the school tends to attract families who appreciate a more tight-knit district feel without the sprawl of larger LAUSD campuses. With particular strengths in English and Science, it's a good fit for families looking for a dependable, community-rooted middle school experience in an area that's close to the beach cities, the aerospace corridor, and everything the South Bay has to offer.

Student Demographics

920 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
517 (56%)
African American
135 (15%)
White
109 (12%)
Multiple Races
60 (7%)
Asian
38 (4%)
Filipino
15 (2%)
Other
46 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners120 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged374 (41%)
Students with Disabilities113 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

953
Enrollment
37.9
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
27
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 · #151 · 89th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found