Enrollment
710
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arcadia, CA
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richard Henry Dana Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060297000227
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Henry Dana Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Henry Dana Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Henry Dana Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Henry Dana Middle
Richard Henry Dana Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Arcadia, California, enrolling 710 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,324 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #824.
Its student body is led by Asian (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Arcadia's middle schools, it stands alongside First Avenue Middle (771 students): Richard Henry Dana Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.4:1 vs 27.5:1).
Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students) and Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students) alongside Richard Henry Dana Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard Henry Dana Middle compares
Richard Henry Dana Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
White 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Richard Henry Dana Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arcadia Unified, which includes Richard Henry Dana Middle.
$14,868
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.7%
State 36.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard Henry Dana Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baldwin Stocker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Henry Dana Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Arcadia
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Henry Dana Middle
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle?
Richard Henry Dana Middle has 710 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arcadia, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Henry Dana Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Henry Dana Middle?
30.2% of students at Richard Henry Dana Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Henry Dana Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richard Henry Dana Middle is Asian at 71.3% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Henry Dana Middle?
Richard Henry Dana Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Henry Dana Middle rank among middle schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Arcadia, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arcadia on the city page.
Is Richard Henry Dana Middle a good school?
Richard Henry Dana Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Richard Henry Dana Middle, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.
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