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524 Palisade Street, Pasadena, CA 91103-2056
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 69th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 774/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,152/4,657 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 279 |
| Low-Income Students | 77 (27.7%) |
| English Learners | 8 (2.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 16.2 points from last year and rose 9.7 points over the full period. Math fell 13.6 points from last year and fell 17.4 points over the full period.
•Math -17.4 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 Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.3% to 77.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 36%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 33.3% to 45.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 0.9-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
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Aveson School of Leaders compare within the district?
Aveson School of Leaders is No. 4 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aveson School of Leaders rank in California?
Aveson School of Leaders ranks No. 774 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,152 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 Aveson School of Leaders compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.3% meet the reading standard and 40.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Aveson School of Leaders compare with other schools in Pasadena?
Aveson School of Leaders is No. 3 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does Aveson School of Leaders compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Aveson School of Leaders is No. 131 in reading and No. 440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aveson School of LeadersThis school | 40.5% | 68.0% |
| Don Benito Fundamental | 41.6% | 51.0% |
| Field (Eugene) Elementary | 78.4% | 75.4% |
