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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Richard Henry Dana Middle

Los Angeles Unified · Los Angeles County · 1501 South Cabrillo Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731-4617

(310) 241-1100 · www.danams.us

4/10
#807
Rank 807 out of 1,315
Top 61%
English Language Arts4/10 · #846 · 36th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #794 · 40th percentile
Science5/10 · #755 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

San Pedro has a tight-knit, working waterfront community feel that sets it apart from the rest of Los Angeles, and Dana Middle School reflects that neighborhood character well. Families rooted in the area who value a school where their kids grow up alongside neighbors and classmates they've known for years will feel at home here, even if academic scores sit closer to the middle of the pack statewide. It's a solid option for families committed to the San Pedro community and willing to stay engaged in their child's education through the middle school years.

Student Demographics

1,247 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
954 (77%)
White
130 (10%)
African American
88 (7%)
Multiple Races
31 (2%)
Other
44 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners222 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,019 (82%)
Students with Disabilities249 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,355
Enrollment
63.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 Programs6/10 · #594 · 57th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found