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1401 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006-4134
Summary
Richard Henry Dana Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
72.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
71.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 146/1,204 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 78/1,204 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 710 |
| Low-Income Students | 211 (29.7%) |
| English Learners | 69 (9.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.3 points from last year and rose 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.4 points from last year and rose 3.2 points over the full period.
•Math +3.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.5% to 76.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 77% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 43% to 76%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.9% to 75.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
30.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 70.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Richard Henry Dana Middle compare within the district?
Richard Henry Dana Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Arcadia Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks No. 146 of 1,204 in reading and No. 78 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Richard Henry Dana Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.6% meet the reading standard and 59.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Richard Henry Dana Middle compare with other schools in Arcadia?
Richard Henry Dana Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Arcadia with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ArcadiaHow does Richard Henry Dana Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Richard Henry Dana Middle is No. 25 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Dana MiddleThis school | 71.0% | 72.5% |
| First Avenue Middle | 63.9% | 71.8% |
| Foothills Middle | 73.1% | 73.9% |
