Elementary Schools in South Pasadena, California
South Pasadena, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 82.0/100 — 38.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Marengo Elementary at 88/100, where 66.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. South Pasadena schools average 58.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
How South Pasadena schools compare
South Pasadena's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 82.0 — 38.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 77.3 to 87.7, a 10.4-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Marengo Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 66.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: South Pasadena schools average 58.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in South Pasadena averages 6.4%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)
School archetypes in South Pasadena
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Schools in South Pasadena ranked by Scope Score
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marengo Elementary South Pasadena Unified High Ceiling | 88 | Los Angeles | 66.9% | 88.8% | 5.1% | 0.2% |
| 2 | South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena Unified High Ceiling | 84 | Los Angeles | 58.0% | 81.3% | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| 3 | South Pasadena Senior High South Pasadena Unified High Ceiling | 84 | Los Angeles | 55.2% | 75.5% | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| 4 | Monterey Hills Elementary South Pasadena Unified High Ceiling | 78 | Los Angeles | 52.0% | 78.3% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| 5 | Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena Unified High Ceiling | 77 | Los Angeles | 59.8% | 83.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
Private Schools in South Pasadena
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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