Schools in 91001 — Altadena, California
91001 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.1 — 7.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.0 to 41.9, a 14.9-point spread.
How 91001 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Altadena Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 23.1% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 7.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91001. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 91001 averages 27.3%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 91001 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 91001
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altadena Elementary Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 42 | Los Angeles | 23.1% | 46.3% | 28.0% | 0.6% |
| 2 | Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementa Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 39 | Los Angeles | 19.8% | 40.2% | 22.8% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Charles W. Eliot Middle Pasadena Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Los Angeles | 7.3% | 22.6% | 31.2% | 13.3% |
Schools in 91001 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91001
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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