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2089 Rose Villa Street, Pasadena, CA 91107-5078
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
64.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 714/4,657 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 811/4,657 (83rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 510 |
| Low-Income Students | 287 (56.3%) |
| English Learners | 64 (12.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.1 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period. Math rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 10.2 points over the full period.
•Math +10.2 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.3% to 77.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.6-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.3% 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 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 35% to 81%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.8% to 76.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.7% 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 Hamilton Elementary compare within the district?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hamilton Elementary rank in California?
Hamilton Elementary ranks No. 714 of 4,657 in reading and No. 811 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 Hamilton Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.6% meet the reading standard and 49.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hamilton Elementary compare with other schools in Pasadena?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does Hamilton Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hamilton Elementary is No. 120 in reading and No. 152 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton ElementaryThis school | 64.6% | 69.1% |
| Aveson School of Leaders | 40.5% | 68.0% |
| Don Benito Fundamental | 41.6% | 51.0% |
