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990 North Allen Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104-4025
Summary
Marshall Fundamental is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 61st percentile among comparable California schools.
50.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 601/1,734 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 754/1,735 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,689 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,139 (67.4%) |
| English Learners | 115 (6.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.6 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period. Math fell 3.5 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math +0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.9% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 37.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.3% 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 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.5% to 39.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.1-point math income gap is wider than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 42.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 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 Marshall Fundamental compare within the district?
Marshall Fundamental is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 6–12 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Marshall Fundamental rank in California?
Marshall Fundamental ranks No. 601 of 1,734 in reading and No. 754 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Marshall Fundamental compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 4 6–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.6% meet the reading standard and 21.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Marshall Fundamental compare with other schools in Pasadena?
Marshall Fundamental is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 6–12 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does Marshall Fundamental compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Marshall Fundamental is No. 15 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 35 6–12 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall FundamentalThis school | 33.3% | 50.2% |
| Aveson Global Leadership Academy | 23.3% | 51.5% |
| Blair High | 22.7% | 36.9% |
