Excellent
#1302 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Dana
Middle School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1775 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92106
- Math 58% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dana score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dana sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,209
Median home value
$1,359,000
Median rent
$2,231/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tech Middle Media ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| High Tech MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| The Rock AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| De Portola MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #50 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dana is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dana
Dana is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 648 students in grades 5th-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,302 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dana
What grades does Dana serve?
Dana serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Dana?
Dana has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dana?
The student-teacher ratio at Dana is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dana rank in CA?
Dana ranks #1,302 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dana's MySchoolScout rating?
Dana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dana has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dana a charter school?
No, Dana is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dana a Title I school?
No, Dana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dana?
37.3% of students at Dana qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (619) 225-3897
- Area population (ZIP 92106)
- 20,863
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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