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160 North Canon Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024-2004
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
58.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 58.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 211/1,204 (83rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 185/1,204 (85th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 597 |
| Low-Income Students | 239 (40.0%) |
| English Learners | 12 (2.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 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 55.8% to 72.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 18% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
33.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.7% to 62.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.6-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
25.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Sierra Madre Middle compare within the district?
Sierra Madre Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra Madre Middle rank in California?
Sierra Madre Middle ranks No. 211 of 1,204 in reading and No. 185 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 Sierra Madre Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.0% meet the reading standard and 41.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra Madre Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Sierra Madre Middle is No. 40 in reading and No. 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Madre MiddleThis school | 58.3% | 66.8% |
| Charles W. Eliot Middle | 19.3% | 34.8% |
| Octavia E. Butler Magnet | 23.9% | 33.7% |
