Blair High vs Marengo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blair High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,053 students
Marengo Elementary
South Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
783 students
| Measure | Blair High Pasadena, California | Marengo Elementary South Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #798 of 1,343 | #123 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13039 of 16,910 | #3479 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,053 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 1,053 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 86% |
| city | Pasadena | South Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marengo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 31.3).
- •Marengo Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 25%).
- •Marengo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 41%).
- •Marengo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 55.5%).
- •Blair High does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.3).
- •Blair High is the larger school with 1,053 students compared with 783.
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 Blair High better than Marengo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marengo Elementary ranks higher (82.8 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 Blair High and Marengo Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and South Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blair High: 1,053. Marengo Elementary: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blair High and Marengo Elementary rank in California?
Blair High is 798th of 1,343 and Marengo Elementary is 123rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).