Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle

28014 Montereina Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

(310)241-1900

dodsonms.lausd.org

1,337 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School is a public middle school located in the coastal community of Rancho Palos Verdes, California, operating under the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a scenic area on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The campus is designed to foster an environment focused on academic preparation and personal growth as students transition from elementary school to high school.

The school offers a traditional middle school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, such as sports programs, clubs, and elective courses designed to engage student interests. As an LAUSD school, Dodson emphasizes a standards-based education, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a combination of core academics, technology integration, and collaborative community involvement. For families seeking the most current details regarding specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school policies, the official school website serves as the primary resource for updates and institutional information.

1,337

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	756
Black	198
Asian	168
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
756 (56.5%)
Black
198 (14.8%)
Asian
168 (12.6%)
White
142 (10.6%)
Two or More
68 (5.1%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)241-1900
Website:	http://dodsonms.lausd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	813
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 6 464

Grade 7 460

Grade 8 413