RUDECINDA SEPULVEDA DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with about 1,723 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 66 teachers, Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is a public middle school located in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a scenic area on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The campus is designed to foster an environment focused on academic preparation and personal growth as students transition from elementary school to high school.
The school offers a traditional middle school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, such as sports programs, clubs, and elective courses designed to engage student interests. As an LAUSD school, Dodson emphasizes a standards-based education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a combination of core academics, technology integration, and collaborative community involvement. For families seeking the most current details regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school policies, the official school website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional information.
For more information, contact Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle at (310) 241-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-1288
(310) 241-1900
RUDECINDA SEPULVEDA DODSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with about 1,723 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,723
- Teachers:
- 66
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,723 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.8%
- Asian
- 11.7%
- White
- 9.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.