Serving 707 students in grades 6-8, First Avenue Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Avenue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
First Avenue Middle School's student population of 707 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
First Avenue Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Avenue Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
71%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Avenue Middle School's ranking?
First Avenue Middle School is ranked #797 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are First Avenue Middle School often compared to?
First Avenue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foothills Middle School, Clifton Middle School, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend First Avenue Middle School?
707 students attend First Avenue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of First Avenue Middle School students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Avenue Middle School?
First Avenue Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does First Avenue Middle School offer ?
First Avenue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is First Avenue Middle School part of?
First Avenue Middle School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.
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