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1090 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, CA 91105-1499
Summary
San Rafael Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
58.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
57.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,264/4,657 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,132/4,657 (76th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 412 |
| Low-Income Students | 166 (40.3%) |
| English Learners | 37 (9.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.4 points from last year and rose 11.2 points over the full period. Math rose 12.4 points from last year and rose 6.5 points over the full period.
•Math +6.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.0% to 65.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 41.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 52% to 72%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.6% to 67.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.4-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened 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 San Rafael Elementary compare within the district?
San Rafael Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Rafael Elementary rank in California?
San Rafael Elementary ranks No. 1,264 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,132 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 San Rafael Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 9 in reading and tied for No. 5 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.7% meet the reading standard and 40.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Rafael Elementary compare with other schools in Pasadena?
San Rafael Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does San Rafael Elementary compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
San Rafael Elementary is No. 217 in reading and No. 207 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Rafael ElementaryThis school | 57.4% | 58.7% |
| Aveson School of Leaders | 40.5% | 68.0% |
| Don Benito Fundamental | 41.6% | 51.0% |
