Dana

1775 Chatsworth Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92106

www.dana.sandiegounified.org/

646 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Dana Middle School, located in the Point Loma community of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades 5 and 6. It is a key part of the San Diego Unified School District and is well-regarded for its focus on a smooth transition between elementary and secondary education. The school emphasizes academic excellence, collaboration, and character development, providing a specialized environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-childhood learners.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and a supportive culture that encourages students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities. By focusing specifically on the 5th and 6th-grade experience, Dana Middle creates a bridge that prepares students for the challenges of traditional junior high or middle school. With a mission to foster global citizenship and critical thinking, the school maintains a dedicated staff committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

646

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dana
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	192
Black	26
Asian	19
Two or More	72
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (51.9%)
Hispanic
192 (29.7%)
Two or More
72 (11.1%)
Black
26 (4.0%)
Asian
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)988-2900
Website:	http://www.dana.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	646
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	166
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 5 327

Grade 6 319