Arroyo Vista Elementary
335 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030-3006
Summary
Arroyo Vista Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
81.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
81.2% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 81.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 81.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 172/4,657 (96th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 198/4,657 (96th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 667 |
| Low-Income Students | 116 (17.4%) |
| English Learners | 45 (6.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 2.8 points over the full period.
•Math +2.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.7% to 87.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 4% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.3-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
46.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 83.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 87% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 69% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 76.9% to 83.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 5% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
50.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 80.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Arroyo Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in South Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks No. 172 of 4,657 in reading and No. 198 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Arroyo Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.7% meet the reading standard and 71.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary compare with other schools in South Pasadena?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in South Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in South PasadenaHow does Arroyo Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is No. 36 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 780 K–5 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Vista ElementaryThis school | 81.2% | 81.8% |
| Marengo Elementary | 89.3% | 87.4% |
| Monterey Hills Elementary | 81.5% | 82.0% |
