South Pasadena Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Pasadena, California 91030 · South Pasadena Unified
#52 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#1256 of 15,369 nationally
About South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena Middle is a public middle located in South Pasadena, in the South Pasadena Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,096 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 52nd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,096.
There are 5 schools in South Pasadena; South Pasadena Middle ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Pasadena Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Pasadena Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Marengo Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
783 students · 331 m away
South Pasadena Senior High
South Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,536 students · 391 m away
Monterey Hills Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students · 1.4 km away
Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
581 students · 1.5 km away
Sierra Vista Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students · 1.6 km away
Garfield Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students · 1.7 km away
Arroyo Vista Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students · 1.7 km away
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students · 2.1 km away
Emery Park Elementary
Alhambra · Public elementary · Grades K–8
383 students · 2.3 km away
San Pascual Elem Sci Tech Engr Arts And Math (STEAM) Magnet
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
249 students · 2.4 km away
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La Paz Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Pasadena Middle a good school?
South Pasadena Middle has a Success Index (US) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #52 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Pasadena Middle rank in California?
South Pasadena Middle ranks #52 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #1256 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Pasadena Middle?
South Pasadena Middle had 1,096 students in 2025.
Is South Pasadena Middle a elementary school or a high school?
South Pasadena Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Pasadena Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Pasadena Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.