Marengo Elementary School
Tel:
(626)441-5850
- Marengo Elementary School serves 758 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Marengo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Marengo Elementary School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 758 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marengo Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marengo Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #337 out of 9,595 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 38% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 28% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Pasadena Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marengo Elementary School is South Pasadena Senior High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is South Pasadena Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Pasadena South Pasadena Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1166 students
0.3 miles
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5830 0.3 6-8 1166 - South Pasadena South Pasadena Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1486 students
0.4 miles
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5820 0.4 9-12 1486 - Alhambra Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 643 students
1.0 miles
110 W. Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-3380 1.0 K-8 643 - Alhambra Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 752 students
1.0 miles
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)943-3640 1.0 K-8 752 - Pasadena Blair High School Grades: 6-12 | 1087 students
1.1 miles
1201 S. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626)396-5820 1.1 6-12 1087
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