Serving 1,355 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Henry Dana Middle serves the southern part of San Pedro, CA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richard Henry Dana Middle School's student population of 1,355 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,355 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Steer A Straight Course
School Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Middle School is 0.41, 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
#6637 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Dana Middle School's ranking?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is ranked #6637 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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, Wiseburn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School?
1,355 students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Richard Henry Dana Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% 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 21:1, which is equal to 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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