Top Rankings
South Pasadena Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,622 students in South Pasadena Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in South Pasadena Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in South Pasadena Unified School District are Marengo Elementary School, Monterey Hills Elementary School and Arroyo Vista Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. South Pasadena Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
4,622 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
South Pasadena Unified School District, which is ranked #35 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,597 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
35%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,061 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
55%
# Black Students
66 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,103 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
24%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
781 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
17%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
369
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
315
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
323
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
337
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
355
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
342
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
376
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
405
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
387
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
340
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,578 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,545 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,578
$21,485
Spending / Student
$20,545
$19,787
Best South Pasadena Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marengo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
Grades: K-5
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5860
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
335 El Centro St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5840
Grades: K-5
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
South Pasadena Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #55.
South Pasadena Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,622 students.
What is the rank of South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District is ranked #35 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena Unified School District?
35% of South Pasadena Unified School District students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pasadena Unified School District?
South Pasadena Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Pasadena Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,545 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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