Alma Fuerte Public vs Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma Fuerte Public
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
227 students
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | Alma Fuerte Public Pasadena, California | Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3408 of 5,693 | #2783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39098 of 50,301 | #34115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 227 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Pasadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 29.1).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Alma Fuerte Public does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.3).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 658 students compared with 227.
- •Alma Fuerte Public is a charter school while Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alma Fuerte Public better than Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 29.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alma Fuerte Public and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Fuerte Public: 227. Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Fuerte Public and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Alma Fuerte Public is 3408th of 5,693 and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is 2783rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).