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Richard Henry Dana Middle School

5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
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Top 20%
Serving 970 students in grades 6-8, Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Richard Henry Dana Middle School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
970 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Richard Henry Dana Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1729 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Richard Henry Dana Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Richard Henry Dana Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richard Henry Dana Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Henry Dana Middle School's ranking?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is ranked #1729 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richard Henry Dana Middle School often compared to?
Richard Henry Dana Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School?
970 students attend Richard Henry Dana Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Richard Henry Dana Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Henry Dana Middle School?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Richard Henry Dana Middle School offer ?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richard Henry Dana Middle School part of?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is part of Wiseburn Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard Henry Dana Middle School located?
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is located in the HollyGlen neighborhood of Hawthorne, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in HollyGlen.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 970 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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