I'm a 6th grader at Dana Middle School and I say this school is the best. SLCs (Student LED Conferences) were also very interesting and different. I can't wait to spend the next 2 years there!
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Posted by a student on 04/12/09
This school is a wonderful school. Hi i am an 8th grader attending at Dana Middle school. The school is brand new with brand new classes and a brand new principal. Before we had a new school we did not have SLC but only the avid kids do, but know we get to expirience what they had. The school has been
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I had not one reservation about Dana from my first point of contact with the website in 2005, the Wiseburn District office, and Dana's faculty/staff, and it's outstanding principal Mr. Wunder. I expect the best from my daughter and Dana helps produce those results.
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Posted by a parent on 09/29/08
My kids just started at Dana MS. They have had a very positive experience so far. Just a word of caution to prospective parents. The school district is very small, so many costs that are usually paid by the distict are passed on to the parents. I was shocked to find out that the after/before school program
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/08
I cannot give enough praise to this district, school and staff! My children have been educated, nurtured, supported on the highest level and this is both encouraged and appreciated. The administration and certificated staff are outstanding, they are always on the cutting edge of technology and it
... Read more is evidenced by the display of teaching in the classroom and the engaged students under their supervision. Teachers and administration are continuously provided with the tools for performance inprovement via professional development. Dana Middle School is far above average and our family has benefitted greatly by our children having matriculated this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/11/08
Dana is one of the finest middle schools in the area. They strive to teach not just reach numbers and the children really learn and come out ready for high school. The administration and teachers are among the best. The small school atmosphere is safe for the children and the administration is fair.
... Read more Dana has offered my boys great opportunities to excel. They encourage parent involvement and foster an enriching learning environment. The principal, counselor, and teachers really care about the students and families. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/07
Dana Middle School is a great school. My son was one of the permit students. I appreciated the education and the small community at Dana. My son graduated in 2006 and learned a great deal. He learned that the world is diverse and he could interact with anyone. Parent involvement is also good. Never
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/06
Dana Middle School is a great school! My daughter is a permit student and has come from LAUSD. We have seen a great improvement in my daughters grades! She is in their Avid program and her GPA has gone up 1/5 a point to 3.33. I highly recommend Dana Middle School to any parent seeking a quality education
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/05
The school does permit from other neighborhoods way too much and in fact is planning to add trailers to add more. And contrary to what they claim they are not high gpa students. And they never remove the trouble making permit students. The scores are good but would be great if it was just local students.
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Hawthorne schools — Dana Middle School is located at 13500 Aviation Blvd, Hawthorne CA 90250. 13500 Aviation Blvd is in the 90250 ZIP code in Hawthorne, CA The school district for Dana Middle School is the Wiseburn School District. Dana Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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