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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#6439 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)2%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)74%
56%
Black
(21-22)7%
5%
White
(21-22)13%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)3%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
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 #6439 out of 9,602 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, Richard Henry Dana 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 33% 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?
1,402 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 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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