Serving 1,099 students in grades 6-8, South Pasadena Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
South Pasadena Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Pasadena Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South Pasadena Middle School is ranked #431 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are South Pasadena Middle School often compared to?
South Pasadena Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South Pasadena Middle School?
1,099 students attend South Pasadena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of South Pasadena Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 22% 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 Middle School?
South Pasadena Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South Pasadena Middle School offer ?
South Pasadena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Pasadena Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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