Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Charles W. Eliot Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles W. Eliot Middle School's student population of 395 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles W. Eliot Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles W. Eliot Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8246 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
56%
56%
Black
22%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles W. Eliot Middle School's ranking?
Charles W. Eliot Middle School is ranked #8246 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles W. Eliot Middle School often compared to?
Charles W. Eliot Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marshall Fundamental by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Eliot Middle School?
395 students attend Charles W. Eliot Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Charles W. Eliot Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W. Eliot Middle School?
Charles W. Eliot Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles W. Eliot Middle School offer ?
Charles W. Eliot Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles W. Eliot Middle School part of?
Charles W. Eliot Middle School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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