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3700 Denair St, Pasadena, CA 91107-1303
Summary
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 39th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 24.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,083/1,734 (38th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,039/1,735 (40th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 169 |
| Low-Income Students | 92 (55.8%) |
| English Learners | 8 (4.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 18.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 15.9 points over the full period.
•Math -15.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 20.0% to 48.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,083 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.1% to 36.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,039 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy compare within the district?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pasadena Rosebud Academy rank in California?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy ranks No. 1,083 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,039 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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.2% meet the reading standard and 23.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pasadena Rosebud Academy compare with other schools in Pasadena?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does Pasadena Rosebud Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is No. 113 in reading and tied for No. 112 in math proficiency among the 145 K–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Rosebud AcademyThis school | 24.1% | 34.3% |
| McKinley | 15.7% | 24.5% |
| OCS - South | 48.5% | 51.5% |
