South Pasadena Middle School
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(626)441-5830
- South Pasadena Middle School serves 1,098 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- South Pasadena Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- South Pasadena Middle School operates within the South Pasadena Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
South Pasadena Middle School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Pasadena Middle School's student population of 1098 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,098 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Pasadena Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Pasadena Middle School is 0.71, 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 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 37% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 29% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of South Pasadena Middle School is South Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- South Pasadena Unified School District's student population of 4,718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $9,775 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,163 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
| School District Name | South Pasadena Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 5 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,718 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $46 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $43 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $9,775 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,163 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Pasadena Middle School is South Pasadena Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Park Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marengo Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Pasadena South Pasadena Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1528 students
0.2 miles
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5820 0.2 9-12 1528 - South Pasadena Marengo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 753 students
0.3 miles
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5850 0.3 K-5 753 - South Pasadena Monterey Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 636 students
0.8 miles
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626)441-5860 0.8 K-5 636 - Alhambra Park Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 786 students
1.0 miles
301 N. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626)308-2435 1.0 K-8 786 - Los Angeles Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 298 students
1.0 miles
4342 Alpha St.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323)222-2530 1.0 K-6 298
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