School Overview
Richard Henry Dana Middle School, located in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, serves as a key educational hub for the local community. Operating as a part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. With its location on South Cabrillo Avenue, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment that focuses on academic core subjects, including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while fostering the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and academic engagement, often utilizing its website to keep parents and students informed about school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a diverse campus within the San Pedro area, Richard Henry Dana Middle School strives to support a wide range of student needs through various programs, aiming to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages both scholastic achievement and personal growth. Whether through its daily instruction or the resources provided to its families, the school remains a vital pillar of the San Pedro educational landscape.
1,355
Total Students
63.8
Full-Time Teachers
21.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Henry Dana Middle
Demographic Student Count
White140
Hispanic1,029
Black99
Asian23
Two or More52
American Indian3
Pacific Islander9
  • Hispanic
    1,029 (75.9%)
  • White
    140 (10.3%)
  • Black
    99 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    52 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    23 (1.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (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: Los Angeles Unified
Phone: (310)241-1100
Website: http://www.danams.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,054
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 57
Grades Taught
Grade 6 467
Grade 7 428
Grade 8 460

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richard Henry Dana Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6467
Grade 7428
Grade 8460
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richard Henry Dana Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female62346%
Male73254%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)