At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
771
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
33%-32.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
First Avenue Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Arcadia, California. The school enrolls 771 students. It is part of the Arcadia Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.9:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictArcadia Unified
County6037
CityArcadia
ZIP91006
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060297000228
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment771
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino14.9%
Black / African American71.8%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.1%
Hispanic
14.9%
Black
71.8%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.