Alma Fuerte Public vs Octavia E. Butler Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Alma Fuerte Public Pasadena, California | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3408 of 5,693 | #1131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #39098 of 50,301 | #14567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 227 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Fuerte Public scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 15.0).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 77.1%).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.9).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet is the larger school with 481 students compared with 227.
- •Alma Fuerte Public is a charter school while Octavia E. Butler Magnet 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 Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Fuerte Public ranks higher (29.1 vs 15.0 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 Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma Fuerte Public: 227. Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma Fuerte Public and Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank in California?
Alma Fuerte Public is 3408th of 5,693 and Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 1131st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).