Altadena Elementary vs Octavia E. Butler Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altadena Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Altadena Elementary Altadena, California | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3183 of 5,693 | #1131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #37457 of 50,301 | #14567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 527 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Altadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Altadena Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 15.0).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Altadena Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 70.3%).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 24.0).
- •Altadena Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 481.
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 Altadena Elementary better than Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Altadena Elementary ranks higher (31.6 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 Altadena Elementary and Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altadena Elementary: 527. Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altadena Elementary and Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank in California?
Altadena Elementary is 3183rd of 5,693 and Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 1131st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).