Richard Henry Dana Middle

970 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Richard Henry Dana Middle School, located in Hawthorne, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Wiseburn Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, alongside various elective opportunities designed to foster creativity and technical skill.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive campus environment that focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond. Dana Middle School often prioritizes the integration of technology in the classroom and promotes extracurricular engagement through clubs, athletics, and social programs. As a vital part of the Hawthorne community, the school aims to create a safe and inclusive space that encourages students to become collaborative, critical thinkers while maintaining high expectations for personal and academic growth.

970

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Henry Dana Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	550
Black	162
Asian	59
Two or More	89
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
550 (56.7 %)
Black
162 (16.7 %)
White
103 (10.6 %)
Two or More
89 (9.2 %)
Asian
59 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Wiseburn Unified
Phone:	(310)725-4700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	970
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 313

Grade 7 329

Grade 8 328