Richard Henry Dana Middle School

Richard Henry Dana Middle School

Public Elementary School | Grade 5-6
1775 Chatsworth Blvd,  San Diego, CA
San Diego Unified School District
2.6
681 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Irwin
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
46%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
35.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.9%
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
342:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
52.5%
Hispanic
28.2%
Two or more races
11.2%
Black
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 19 Reviews
1.0 other
8/11/2025
only about two teachers were nice and made me feel safe while others didn't.
5.0 parent
3/28/2024
Was a bit skeptical about sending my child to the PL cluster for Middle School. (Current 5th Grader.) I have been amazed how well my child has done. The changes in leadership were a bit scary at the beginning of the school year, however the team they have in place for long term is going to be great!...
5.0 parent
5/26/2023
My 5th grade son has had an amazing experience at Dana this year. We were apprehensive at first having him go to a school where he had 6 different classes. His teachers truly went the extra mile to make sure he felt comfortable in class. He favorite class is his elective with Mrs. Bastani where they...
5.0 parent
10/23/2022
This school has really turned it around. The teachers are friendly and experienced. Mr. Simon the new administrator has helped my son out several times with incidents at school and even with his math homework. Highly recommend this school.

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Richard Henry Dana Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-6 in San Diego, CA and is served by the San Diego Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 681 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Richard Henry Dana Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,959,291. Discover additional schools in the area, like Point Loma High School, Trace School, The Rock Academy, and more. Learn more about what San Diego has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richard Henry Dana Middle School.

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