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Email BoardWashington Elementary STEM Magnet
1520 North Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103-1819
Summary
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 14th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
22.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,247/4,657 (9th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,783/4,657 (19th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 428 |
| Low-Income Students | 386 (90.2%) |
| English Learners | 141 (32.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 10.7 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period.
•Math -0.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 9.4% to 28.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,247 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 23.9% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 33% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 19%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.1% to 27.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,783 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•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 Washington Elementary STEM Magnet compare within the district?
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet is No. 14 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Pasadena Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Washington Elementary STEM Magnet rank in California?
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet ranks No. 4,247 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,783 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 Washington Elementary STEM Magnet compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 22.1% meet the reading standard and 21.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Washington Elementary STEM Magnet compare with other schools in Pasadena?
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 11 K–5 schools in Pasadena with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PasadenaHow does Washington Elementary STEM Magnet compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Washington Elementary STEM Magnet is No. 753 in reading and No. 728 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary STEM MagnetThis school | 22.2% | 22.2% |
| Aveson School of Leaders | 40.5% | 68.0% |
| Don Benito Fundamental | 41.6% | 51.0% |
