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Schools in 91103 — Pasadena, California: 3 schools. Average score 4.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

91103 has 3 ranked schools in Pasadena, averaging a Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 4.9 points below the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 91103's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 30.4 to 49.9, a 19.5-point spread.

How 91103 schools perform

The top-ranked school is John Muir High with a Scope Score of 50 and 12.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 91103 averages 27.8%, above the state average of 19.7%, weighted to 91103's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91103 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91103
91103Pasadena338.9/100
91001Altadena1.3938.7/100-0.2
91104Pasadena1.9429.4/100-9.5
90041Los Angeles3.6652.4/100+13.5
91011La Canada Flintridge3.7483.5/100+44.6
91030South Pasadena4.0579.5/100+40.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91103

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 91103 is classified as 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 91103

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range30.4 – 49.9
19.5 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.7% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (1)

avg 36.5/1001 ranked elementary schools1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1Washington Elementary STEM Magnet
Pasadena Unified On the Rise
14.0%Solid
37/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 30.4/1001 ranked middle schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
13.2%Developing
30/100

High Schools (1)

avg 49.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1John Muir High
Pasadena Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
50/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 91103Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 91103 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 91103

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91103 (Pasadena) good?
91103 has 3 ranked schools in Pasadena, averaging a Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 4.9 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91103's own mix of school levels. 13.1% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91103?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91103 is John Muir High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 12.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91103 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91103 average a Scope Score of 38.9/100 — 4.9 points below the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 91103's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 19.5% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91103?
Zip code 91103 has 3 ranked 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.