Very Good
#2241 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
First Avenue Middle
Middle School · Arcadia Unified · Arcadia, CA
An Arcadia Unified middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 South First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
- Math 66% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First Avenue Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 71% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (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
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where First Avenue Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,064/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcadia), 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
$101,762
Median home value
$1,231,100
Median rent
$2,129/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91007; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Richard Henry Dana MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Foothills MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 684 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arcadia Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,641NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Avenue Middle is listed in Arcadia Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Avenue Middle
First Avenue Middle is a public middle school in Arcadia, CA, part of Arcadia Unified, serving approximately 707 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,241 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Avenue Middle
What grades does First Avenue Middle serve?
First Avenue Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend First Avenue Middle?
First Avenue Middle has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at First Avenue Middle is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Avenue Middle rank in CA?
First Avenue Middle ranks #2,241 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is First Avenue Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
First Avenue Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 First Avenue Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First Avenue Middle has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is First Avenue Middle a charter school?
No, First Avenue Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Avenue Middle a Title I school?
No, First Avenue Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First Avenue Middle?
35.9% of students at First Avenue Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (626) 821-8362
- Area population (ZIP 91007)
- 33,141
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 91007; 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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