Holly Avenue Elementary vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Avenue Elementary
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
789 students
Richard Henry Dana Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Holly Avenue Elementary Arcadia, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #796 of 5,693 | #132 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11013 of 50,301 | #2326 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 74% |
| city | Arcadia | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 70.4).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.4).
- •Holly Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 789 students compared with 710.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holly Avenue Elementary better than Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Henry Dana Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 70.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holly Avenue Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Avenue Elementary: 789. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Avenue Elementary and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
Holly Avenue Elementary is 796th of 5,693 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 132nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).