Pasadena Unified School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 18,062 students in Pasadena Unified School District. Pasadena Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Pasadena Unified School District are Field (eugene) Elementary School, Sierra Madre Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Pasadena Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Pasadena Unified School District |
| School District Website | http://www.pusd.us |
| School District Phone Number | (626) 396-3600 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 32 Schools | 10,340 Schools |
| # of Students | 18,062 Students | 6,196,703 Students |
| # of Teachers | 756 Teachers | 264,729 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked #518 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #461 out of 989 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 50% |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 51 Students | 32,926 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,247 Students | 719,396 Students |
| % Asian Students | 7% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 10,554 Students | 3,365,353 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 58% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 2,247 Students | 337,524 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 5% |
| # of White Students | 3,251 Students | 1,437,151 Students |
| % White Students | 18% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 44 Students | 28,774 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 668 Students | 272,907 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,595 | 530,203 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,452 | 456,747 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,462 | 454,171 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,373 | 445,898 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,483 | 465,107 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,422 | 470,483 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,380 | 484,469 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,378 | 474,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,281 | 471,776 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,232 | 493,492 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,219 | 481,781 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,319 | 473,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,466 | 486,497 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $15,869 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,725 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $287 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $284 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,869 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,725 | $14,597 |
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Pasadena Unified School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Field (eugene) Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 75%3600 Sierra Madre Blvd.Rank:10/Top 10%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5860
Grades: K-5 | 477 students
- Rank: #22.Sierra Madre Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 71%141 W. Highland Ave.Rank:9/Top 20%10
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5890
Grades: K-5 | 673 students
- Rank: #33.Hamilton Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 66%2089 Rose Villa St.Rank:9/Top 20%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5730
Grades: K-5 | 592 students
- Rank: #44.160 N. Canon Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 396-5910
Grades: 6-8 | 524 students
- Rank: #55.San Rafael Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 65%1090 Nithsdale Rd.Rank:9/Top 20%10
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 396-5790
Grades: K-5 | 449 students
- Rank: #66.Don Benito Fundamental Math: 47% | Reading: 56%3700 Denair St.Rank:8/Top 30%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5870
Grades: K-5 | 595 students
- Rank: #77.Daniel Webster Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%2101 E. Washington Blvd.Rank:7/Top 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5740
Grades: K-5 | 395 students
- Rank: #88.Aveson School Of Leaders Charter School1919 E. Pinecrest Dr.
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Grades: K-5 | 424 students
- Rank: #99.Longfellow (henry W.) Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 56%1065 E. Washington Blvd.Rank:7/Top 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5720
Grades: K-5 | 488 students
- Rank: #1010.990 N. Allen Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5810
Grades: 6-12 | 1,992 student
- Rank: #1111.Norma Coombs Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%2600 Paloma St.Rank:6/Top 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5660
Grades: K-5 | 413 students
- Rank: #1212.301 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5690
Grades: K-5 | 640 students
- Rank: #1313.Pasadena Rosebud Academy Charter School3544 N. Canon Blvd.
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-7704
Grades: K-8 | 174 students
- Rank: #1414.Aveson Global Leadership Academy Charter School575 W. Altadena Dr.
Math: 31% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 797-1438
Grades: 6-12 | 451 students
- Rank: #1515.Blair High School Magnet School1201 S. Marengo Ave.
Math: 30% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5820
Grades: 6-12 | 1,099 student
- Rank: #1616.Washington Elementary School Magnet School1520 N. Raymond Ave.
Math: 34% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5840
Grades: K-5 | 509 students
- Rank: #1717.2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5880
Grades: 9-12 | 1,807 student
- Rank: #1919.Jackson Elementary School Magnet School593 W. Woodbury Rd.
Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5700
Grades: K-5 | 588 students
- Rank: #2020.300 S. Madre St.
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5800
Grades: 6-8 | 492 students
- Rank: #2121.Franklin Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%527 W. Ventura St.Rank:4/Bottom 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5640
Grades: K-5 | 198 students
- Rank: #2222.John Muir High School Math: 13% | Reading: 47%1905 N. Lincoln Ave.Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5600
Grades: 9-12 | 892 students
- Rank: #2323.Jefferson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%1500 E. Villa St.Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 396-5710
Grades: K-5 | 382 students
- Rank: #2424.Cleveland Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%524 Palisade St.Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5670
Grades: K-5 | 146 students
- Rank: #25-2625.- 26.743 E. Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Grades: K-5 | 247 students
- Rank: #25-2625.- 26.Roosevelt Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%315 N. Pasadena Ave.Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5770
Grades: K-5 | 298 students
- Rank: #2727.Madison Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 25%515 Ashtabula St.Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 396-5780
Grades: K-5 | 449 students
- Rank: #2828.Charles W. Eliot Middle School Math: 13% | Reading: 22%2184 N. Lake Ave.Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Grades: 6-8 | 510 students
- Rank: #2929.Cis Academy Alternative School2925 E. Siera Madre Blvd.
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 396-5883
Grades: 6-12 | 176 students
- Rank: #3030.Washington Middle School Magnet School1505 N. Marengo Ave.
Math: 12% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Grades: 6-8 | 490 students
- Rank: #31-3231.- 32.Learning Works Charter School90 N. Daisy Ave.
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 564-2871
Grades: 7-12 | 234 students
- Rank: #31-3231.- 32.Rose City High (Continuation School) Alternative School351 S. Hudson Ave.
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%10
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 396-5620
Grades: 9-12 | 166 students
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