First Avenue Middle School

First Avenue Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
301 S 1st Ave,  Arcadia, CA
Arcadia Unified School District
5.0
4.6
657 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Bruce
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
77%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
752:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
69.7%
Hispanic
15.6%
White
7.8%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#59 Best Public MS in California
#70 Best Public MS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 3 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/26/2017
I had some amazing teachers at First Avenue Middle School. Our music and theater programs were beyond compare, and I really enjoyed my time there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 9 Reviews
5.0 student
9/27/2024
This is the best school in Ausd! The teachers are great, and the staff welcomes new students.
1.0 student
3/29/2021
this school is honestly horrible. it’s so strict that it’s almost impossible for neurodivergent people to learn anything. i faced horrible fatphobia from the kids and the staff would do nothing about it. many teachers have obvious favorites and the workload is huge. i hated this school so so much wh...
5.0 student
4/20/2019
10/10. I enjoy going to school everyday. I look forward to attending activities such as WEB, and ASB. The teachers here genuinely do care for a student's well being, learning, and attitudes. The environment here is very academic and competitive, which I personally enjoy. Our music and performing art...
5.0 parent
1/16/2018
this school has great teachers, principal and music department.

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First Avenue Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Arcadia, CA, in the Arcadia neighborhood, and is served by the Arcadia Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 657 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. First Avenue Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,957,030. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arcadia High School, Monrovia High School, Mountain Park School, and more. Learn more about what Arcadia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near First Avenue Middle School.

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