RICHARD HENRY DANA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Richard Henry Dana Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Arcadia Unified school district, located in Arcadia, CA with about 710 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Richard Henry Dana Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Richard Henry Dana Middle School is a public school located in Arcadia, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Arcadia Unified School District, the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond. It maintains a strong reputation within the community for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a variety of elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests. Dana Middle School places a high value on fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, utilizing modern instructional practices to help students meet high state standards. With its dedicated faculty and proximity to the resources of the Arcadia community, the school serves as a key pillar in the district’s mission to provide a well-rounded and high-quality education to its middle-grade learners.

For more information, contact Richard Henry Dana Middle at (626) 821-8361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.