Serving 771 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 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: First Avenue Middle serves the southern part of Arcadia, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
First Avenue Middle School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Rankings
First Avenue Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Avenue Middle School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
70%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Avenue Middle School's ranking?
First Avenue Middle School is ranked #736 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
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?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend First Avenue Middle School?
771 students attend First Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of First Avenue Middle School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Avenue Middle School?
First Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, 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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