Arroyo Vista Elementary vs Blair High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Vista Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena, California | Blair High Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 5,693 | #798 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4242 of 50,301 | #13039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 667 | 1,053 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 25% |
| city | South Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 31.3).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 25%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 41%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 55.5%).
- •Blair High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.7).
- •Blair High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 667.
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 Arroyo Vista Elementary better than Blair High?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 31.3 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 Arroyo Vista Elementary and Blair High?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between South Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 667. Blair High: 1,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Elementary and Blair High rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is 206th of 5,693 and Blair High is 798th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).