First Avenue Middle School (California)
| First Avenue Middle School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
301 South First Avenue , 91006 | |
| Coordinates | 34°08′12″N 118°01′47″W / 34.136612°N 118.029641°W |
| Information | |
| Former names | First Avenue Jr. High School Arcadia Grammar School |
| Motto | Let's Go, Spartans! |
| Established | 1907 |
| Status | Operational |
| School district | Arcadia Unified School District |
| Principal | Adam Eslami |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 23:1 |
| Website | https://fa.ausd.net/ |
First Avenue Middle School is a three-year comprehensive intermediate public school located in the city of Arcadia, California. The school holds grades 6 to 8, being a part of the Arcadia Unified School District along with two other middle schools. Students who graduate from First Avenue Middle School are sent off to Arcadia High School.
First Avenue Middle School was the first ever learning center to be opened within the city of Arcadia, first opening in 1907 as a schoolhouse.
The school has a staff of 50, with a principal, assistant principal, and over 30 full-time teachers.
In 2024, First Avenue Middle School was recognized as a California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education. First Avenue Middle School also has a GreatSchools rating of 8 out of 10.