About This School
Richard Henry Dana Middle School is located in Hawthorne, CA and is one of 3 middle schools in Wiseburn Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 935 students in grades 6-8.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard Henry Dana Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School had an API growth score of 852 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Richard Henry Dana Middle School's 2011 base score was 817 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Richard Henry Dana Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard Henry Dana Middle School's students and teachers. more
Richard Henry Dana Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard Henry Dana Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School had an API growth score of 852 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Richard Henry Dana Middle School's 2011 base score was 817 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Richard Henry Dana Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard Henry Dana Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Wiseburn Elementary District Spending
$8,211Per Pupil
The Wiseburn Elementary spends $8,211 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wiseburn Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DA Vinci Science 0 miles | n/a | |
| DA Vinci Design 0 miles | n/a | |
| Trinity Lutheran School 1 miles | n/a | |
| Manhattan Beach Middle School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Hawthorne Middle School 1.6 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Wiseburn Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Richard Henry Dana Middle School5504 West 135TH St
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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53%
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42%
Math
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39%
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39%
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42%
Language
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54%
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45%
Mathematics
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58%
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58%
state
51%
Reading
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55%
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55%
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47%
Spelling
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66%
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66%
state
59%
English Language Arts
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59%
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59%
state
46%
Math
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44%
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44%
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39%
Algebra I
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58%
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58%
state
38%
English Language Arts
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45%
district
45%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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35%
district
35%
state
23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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42%
district
42%
state
35%
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English Language Arts
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62%
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62%
state
47%
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Math
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38%
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38%
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44%
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Language
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55%
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55%
state
47%
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Mathematics
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56%
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56%
state
52%
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Reading
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55%
district
55%
state
49%
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Spelling
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69%
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69%
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60%
Algebra I
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79%
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79%
state
80%
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English Language Arts
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62%
district
62%
state
49%
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Math
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36%
district
36%
state
41%
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Algebra I
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21%
district
21%
state
42%
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English Language Arts
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58%
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58%
state
45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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29%
district
29%
state
31%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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48%
district
48%
state
36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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66%
district
66%
state
52%
change 8%
English Language Arts
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67%
district
67%
state
52%
change 21%
Math
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46%
district
46%
state
49%
change 11%
English Language Arts
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69%
district
69%
state
54%
change 14%
Math
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31%
district
31%
state
43%
change 14%
Algebra I
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24%
district
24%
state
44%
change 7%
English Language Arts
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62%
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62%
state
48%
General Mathematics
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27%
district
27%
state
30%
Geometry
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78%
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78%
state
87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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64%
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64%
state
56%
Social Science Grade 8
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55%
district
55%
state
42%
Algebra I
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27%
district
27%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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27%
district
27%
state
26%
Geometry
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78%
district
78%
state
26%
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English Language Arts
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70%
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70%
state
56%
change 7%
Math
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49%
district
49%
state
52%
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English Language Arts
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72%
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72%
state
55%
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Math
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49%
district
49%
state
49%
change 13%
Algebra I
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27%
district
27%
state
46%
change 6%
English Language Arts
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66%
district
66%
state
54%
change 89%
General Mathematics
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3%
district
3%
state
31%
change 8%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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69%
district
69%
state
59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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63%
district
63%
state
47%
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Algebra I
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28%
district
28%
state
31%
change 89%
General Mathematics
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3%
district
3%
state
27%
change 9%
English Language Arts
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64%
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64%
state
55%
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Math
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46%
district
46%
state
53%
Algebra I
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100%
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100%
state
83%
change 8%
English Language Arts
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78%
district
78%
state
57%
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Math
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55%
district
55%
state
50%
change 74%
Algebra I
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47%
district
47%
state
47%
change 12%
English Language Arts
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74%
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74%
state
57%
change 200%
General Mathematics
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9%
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9%
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32%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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83%
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83%
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63%
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Social Science Grade 8
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69%
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69%
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50%
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 935
48%
47%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Richard Henry Dana Middle School had 43% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
55%
Black
23%
White
12%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Two or More Races
4%
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25:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Richard Henry Dana Middle School had 25 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
5
My daughter is in 8th grade and she has attended this school since 6th grade. She loves it! Her teachers are great!! This is a very good school, I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family.
Submitted by a Parent on Oct 12, 2011
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
5
Tiffany: My three years at Dana were some of the best in my life! I loved Dana, all of the teachers really do care about you and your education. This school is great for people of all learning styles and levels; I was able to take geometry while I was in 8th grade and I have a friend who was able to take Algebra 2 in 8th grade. Both of these courses are high school level. They also have support to help students bring up their grades who may be struggling. Additionally, they have a wide variety of electives, from Drama to TA. Sixth graders are able to explore almost all of the electives before choosing one. Dana helps kids to adjust to middle school smoothly and prepares them for high school. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!!!
Submitted by a Former Student on Feb 27, 2011
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