Dana
Tel:
(619)225-3897
- Dana serves 801 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Dana's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 801 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dana's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dana is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2100 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 54% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dana is Point Loma High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is High Technical Middle Media Arts (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Silver Gate Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Point Loma High School Grades: 9-12 | 1952 students
0.6 miles
2335 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)223-3121 0.6 9-12 1952 - San Diego Silver Gate Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 544 students
0.6 miles
1499 Venice St.
San Diego, CA 92107
(619)222-1139 0.6 K-4 544 - San Diego High Technical Elementary Explorer Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 353 students
0.8 miles
2230 Truxtun Rd., 1st Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)795-3600 0.8 K-5 353 - San Diego High Technical High Media Arts Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
0.8 miles
2230 Truxtun Rd. Third Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)398-8632 0.8 9-12 400 - San Diego High Technical Middle Media Arts Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 312 students
0.8 miles
2230 Truxtun Rd. 2nd Fl.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619)243-5014 0.8 6-8 312
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