Serving 761 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marengo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 86%
- Reading Proficiency: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marengo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marengo Elementary School's student population of 761 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
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marengo Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)86%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)88%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marengo Elementary School often compared to?
Marengo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Vista Elementary School, Monterey Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Marengo Elementary School?
761 students attend Marengo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Marengo Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marengo Elementary School?
Marengo Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marengo Elementary School offer ?
Marengo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marengo Elementary School part of?
Marengo Elementary School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Instruction (Events)
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School (Events)
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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