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Schools in 91107 — Pasadena, California

91107 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.3 — 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 37.8 to 74.7, a 36.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
37.8 – 74.7
Avg Exceeded %
30.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 91107 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Field (Eugene) Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 52.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 91107 averages 20.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 91107 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91107
91107Pasadena655.3
91108San Marino486.2+30.9
91104Pasadena333.8-21.4
91103Pasadena339.7-15.6

School archetypes in 91107

1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91107 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 91107

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Field (Eugene) Elementary
Pasadena Unified High Ceiling
75Los Angeles52.5%76.5%8.1%0.1%
2Pasadena High
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
63Los Angeles18.5%41.0%26.4%2.1%
3Hamilton Elementary
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
58Los Angeles40.8%59.7%13.3%0.8%
4Willard Elementary
Pasadena Unified Growth Engine
51Los Angeles25.3%46.4%25.8%1.6%
5Don Benito Fundamental
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
47Los Angeles28.2%48.7%23.3%0.1%
6Norma Coombs Elementary
Pasadena Unified On the Rise
38Los Angeles17.6%43.3%26.7%0.3%

Schools in 91107 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 91107

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Pasadena good?
Pasadena's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3/100, which is 11.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Pasadena?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pasadena is Field (Eugene) Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 52.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Pasadena schools compare to the state average?
Pasadena elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 37.8 to 74.7, a 36.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Pasadena?
Pasadena has 6 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.