First Avenue Middle

771 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

First Avenue Middle School, located in the heart of Arcadia, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Arcadia Unified School District, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. The campus serves as a diverse educational hub, fostering an environment that balances high academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports, music programs, and various student-led clubs.

The school is frequently recognized for its strong performance on state testing and its emphasis on developing well-rounded, responsible citizens. Beyond academics, First Avenue Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. With its location in a quiet, residential neighborhood of Arcadia, the school benefits from strong parental support and a dedicated faculty, both of which contribute to its reputation as a premier destination for middle-grade education in the San Gabriel Valley.

771

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for First Avenue Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	130
Black	16
Asian	537
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Asian
537 (69.6%)
Hispanic
130 (16.9%)
White
62 (8.0%)
Two or More
24 (3.1%)
Black
16 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Arcadia Unified
Phone:	(626)821-8362
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	771
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 252

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 249