Aveson School of Leaders 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.
Aveson School of Leaders
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
279 students
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Aveson School of Leaders Pasadena, California | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1569 of 5,693 | #1131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20647 of 50,301 | #14567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aveson School of Leaders scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 15.0).
- •Aveson School of Leaders does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Aveson School of Leaders does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 21%).
- •Aveson School of Leaders does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 70.3%).
- •Aveson School of Leaders does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.5).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet is the larger school with 481 students compared with 279.
- •Aveson School of Leaders 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 Aveson School of Leaders better than Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Aveson School of Leaders ranks higher (56.4 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 Aveson School of Leaders and Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aveson School of Leaders: 279. Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aveson School of Leaders and Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank in California?
Aveson School of Leaders is 1569th of 5,693 and Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 1131st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).