Charles W. Eliot Middle vs Octavia E. Butler Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles W. Eliot Middle
Altadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
407 students
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
481 students
| Measure | Charles W. Eliot Middle Altadena, California | Octavia E. Butler Magnet Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 1,334 | #1131 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14365 of 15,369 | #14567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 407 | 481 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 481 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 14% |
| city | Altadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 15.0).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 74.4%).
- •Charles W. Eliot Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •Octavia E. Butler Magnet is the larger school with 481 students compared with 407.
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 Charles W. Eliot Middle better than Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Charles W. Eliot Middle ranks higher (16.4 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 Charles W. Eliot Middle and Octavia E. Butler Magnet?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Altadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Eliot Middle: 407. Octavia E. Butler Magnet: 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Eliot Middle and Octavia E. Butler Magnet rank in California?
Charles W. Eliot Middle is 1075th of 1,334 and Octavia E. Butler Magnet is 1131st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).