Richard Henry Dana Middle School

1501 S. Cabrillo Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,402 students in grades 6-8, Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 23%
  • : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Richard Henry Dana Middle School's student population of 1,402 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,402 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
23%
40%
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(18-19)
33%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
74%
56%
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Black
7%
5%
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White
13%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Richard Henry Dana Middle School often compared to?
Richard Henry Dana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School?
1,402 students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Richard Henry Dana Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Dana Middle School?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Middle School offer ?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard Henry Dana Middle School part of?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 23%
  • : 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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