Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardCharles W. Eliot Middle
2184 North Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001-2443
Summary
Charles W. Eliot Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 27th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 19.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 19.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 862/1,204 (28th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 896/1,204 (26th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 407 |
| Low-Income Students | 315 (77.4%) |
| English Learners | 22 (5.4%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 12.1 points over the full period. Math rose 3.8 points from last year and rose 8.3 points over the full period.
•Math +8.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.0% to 36.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 862 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.9-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results held steady and English-only results rose.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 4% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.2% to 23.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 896 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 21.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Charles W. Eliot Middle compare within the district?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Charles W. Eliot Middle rank in California?
Charles W. Eliot Middle ranks No. 862 of 1,204 in reading and No. 896 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Charles W. Eliot Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 26.4% meet the reading standard and 13.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Charles W. Eliot Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is tied for No. 207 in reading and No. 219 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Charles W. Eliot MiddleThis school | 19.3% | 34.8% |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 23.9% | 33.7% |
| Sierra Madre Middle | 58.3% | 66.8% |
