Serving 657 students in grades 6-8, First Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 74%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
First Avenue Middle School's student population of 657 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Avenue Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
69%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are First Avenue Middle School often compared to?
First Avenue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills Middle School, Clifton Middle School, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend First Avenue Middle School?
657 students attend First Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of First Avenue Middle School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Avenue Middle School?
First Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does First Avenue Middle School offer ?
First Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is First Avenue Middle School part of?
First Avenue Middle School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
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