School Profile · Pasadena
Aveson School of Leaders: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Aveson School of Leaders posts 51% meeting the standard; 24.4% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
524 Palisade Street, 91001 (opens in new tab)·Pasadena Unified·Pasadena·Grades K-5·279 students·28% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(626) 797-1440·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
53
🚀 Growth Engine · Solid
ranked #1,476 statewide · #5 of 17 in Pasadena Unified
Aveson School of Leaders scores 53 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 74th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “51% proficient” and call it done. Aveson School of Leaders deserves a closer read. The school sits in Pasadena, where one in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Aveson School of Leaders enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
20%
16%
64%
Grade 3 · 36% proficient
24%
24%
52%
Grade 4 · 48% proficient
34%
31%
35%
Grade 5 · 65% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 14.3pp across grades; the floor rises 29.7pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
24.4%
State 21.3%
3.1pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
51.2%
State 42.7%
8.6pp above state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+27.7pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
13.0%
State 17.9%
4.9pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.2%
State 1.6%
1.4pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Aveson School of Leaders
53/100
This school
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 73
Paradise Canyon Elementary
La Canada Unified · 3 mi
Strong
82/100
Odyssey Charter
Los Angeles County Office of Education · 2 mi
Solid
68/100
Dahlia Heights Elementary
Los Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi
Solid
68/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 29
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena Unified · 0.9 mi
Developing
33/100
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Pasadena Unified · 1.9 mi
Needs Support
24/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 65
La Canada High
La Canada Unified · 1.6 mi
Strong
84/100
John Muir High
Pasadena Unified · 0.6 mi
Developing
46/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic25.8%
White53.4%
Asian9.0%
Black5.0%
Other6.8%
GenderFemale 46.2%Male 53.4%Non-binary 0.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 27.6% (36pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
279
201 below CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
4 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,197
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$57,464 – $127,842
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Aveson School of Leaders in Pasadena, 47.6% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 72.2% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Aveson School of Leaders trails its district average for white students by 24.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (57.1% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 42 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
White42 tested
ELA 47.6%·Math 57.1%· -24.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$135K
$50K above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.14M
$476K above CA median
Bachelor's+
54%
19pp above CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.1 years avg experience
17 teachers · 18% first-year · 18% second-year
Teacher Credentials
94% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
24.4%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 53th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
51.2%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 57th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+27.7pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 67th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
13.0%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 58th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.2%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 61th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 25 | 20% | 16% | 28% | 36% | 36% | −7 |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 24% | 24% | 36% | 16% | 48% | +3 |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 34% | 31% | 26% | 9% | 66% | +18 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 25 | 8% | 32% | 16% | 44% | 40% | −6 |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 20% | 32% | 40% | 8% | 52% | +10 |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 40% | 26% | 14% | 20% | 66% | +30 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 34 | 26% | 32% | 38% | 3% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 47.6% | −25 | −14 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveson School of Leaders ← | — | 53 | 24.4% | 51.2% | +27.7 | 0.2% |
| Paradise Canyon Elementary | 3 mi | 82 | 55.1% | 83.7% | +5.9 | 0.4% |
| Odyssey Charter | 2 mi | 68 | 52.3% | 76.4% | −9.2 | 1.2% |
| Dahlia Heights Elementary | 3.1 mi | 68 | 48.2% | 79.2% | −28.5 | 0.1% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2090 → #1129 → #1172 → #1246 → #1476
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Aveson School of Leaders a good elementary school?
Aveson School of Leaders has a Scope Score of 53 out of 100, placing it in the 74th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,476 statewide. 24.4% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.1 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Aveson School of Leaders's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 51.2% of students at Aveson School of Leaders met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 24.4% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.9% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 24.4% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 170 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Aveson School of Leaders rank in California?
Aveson School of Leaders ranks #1,476 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 74th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Aveson School of Leaders getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Aveson School of Leaders increases by 27.7 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Aveson School of Leaders?
13.0% of students at Aveson School of Leaders are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.2%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Aveson School of Leaders compare to other schools in Pasadena?
Aveson School of Leaders scores 53/100 (74th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 279 students. Use the schools in Pasadena page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Aveson School of Leaders serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Aveson School of Leaders in Pasadena, 47.6% of white students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 72.2% district-wide and 61.8% statewide. Aveson School of Leaders trails its district average for white students by 24.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: White students (57.1% Math proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 42 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.