Very Good
#3292 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified · San Pedro, CA
A Los Angeles Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1501 South Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro, CA 90731
- Math 24% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Henry Dana Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
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 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard Henry Dana Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,936
Median home value
$808,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
32.7%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miraleste IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,295 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 1–12 | 3.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Palos Verdes Distance Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 57 | 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.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #351 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard Henry Dana Middle is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Henry Dana Middle
Richard Henry Dana Middle is a public middle school in San Pedro, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 1,391 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,292 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Henry Dana Middle
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Middle serve?
Richard Henry Dana Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle?
Richard Henry Dana Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Middle is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in CA?
Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks #3,292 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Richard Henry Dana Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Henry Dana Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Richard Henry Dana Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Henry Dana Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richard Henry Dana Middle a charter school?
No, Richard Henry Dana Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Henry Dana Middle a Title I school?
No, Richard Henry Dana Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Henry Dana Middle?
77.1% of students at Richard Henry Dana 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
- 1,391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (310) 241-1100
- Area population (ZIP 90731)
- 62,452
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 90731; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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