- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Richard Henry Dana Middle grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 060297000227 · Arcadia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
710 enr · 25.4:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Richard Henry Dana Middle grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richard Henry Dana Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- This school 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- Baldwin Stocke 664
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
664 students
What this shows Richard Henry Dana Middle reports 710 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Henry Dana Middle compares
Richard Henry Dana Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~710 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.