First Avenue Middle School

At First Avenue School, students are provided with a great learning environment.

First Avenue School staff makes it possible for every child to experience many elective classes.

First Avenue School serves 6th to 8th grades.

First Avenue School has a well kept campus.

First Avenue School promotes an environment of academic challenges with high expectations.

First Avenue School is located in Arcadia, California.

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

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Thomas Bruce

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
77%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

25:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

20.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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%

School Rankings

#41 Best Public MS Teachers in California

#52 Best Public MS in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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.

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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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125

Average Home Value

$1,901,598

Median Lot Size

9,583 Sq Ft

% Renters

42%

Average Household Income

$132,948

% of College Grads

55.8%

Median Age

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 657 students 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 $1,901,598. 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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