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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,099 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (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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South Pasadena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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South Pasadena Middle School's student population of 1,099 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1928
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
South Pasadena Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is South Pasadena Middle School's ranking?
South Pasadena Middle School is ranked #378 out of 9,523 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
South Pasadena Middle School is part of South Pasadena Unified School District.
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