South Pasadena Middle
1500 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, CA 91030-4126
Summary
South Pasadena Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
83.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
80.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 83.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 80.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 28/1,204 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 22/1,204 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,096 |
| Low-Income Students | 159 (14.5%) |
| English Learners | 51 (4.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 3.1 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 1.1 points over the full period.
•Math +1.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 80.0% to 87.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 84.2% 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 62% to 88%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 78.6% to 82.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
63.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 78.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 South Pasadena Middle rank in California?
South Pasadena Middle ranks No. 28 of 1,204 in reading and No. 22 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does South Pasadena Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
South Pasadena Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
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