Arroyo Vista Elementary vs South Pasadena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Elementary South Pasadena, California | South Pasadena Middle South Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #206 of 5,693 | #52 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4242 of 50,301 | #1256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 14.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 78% |
| city | South Pasadena | South Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.3 vs 81.5).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 78%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 17.4%).
- •South Pasadena Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.7).
- •South Pasadena Middle is the larger school with 1,096 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 South Pasadena Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Arroyo Vista Elementary and South Pasadena Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Pasadena and South Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 667. South Pasadena Middle: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Elementary and South Pasadena Middle rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is 206th of 5,693 and South Pasadena Middle is 52nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).