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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

South Pasadena Middle

South Pasadena Unified · Los Angeles County · 1500 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, CA 91030-4126

(626) 441-5830

10/10
#16
Rank 16 out of 1,315
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #23 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #13 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #25 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

South Pasadena Middle sits at the heart of one of the San Gabriel Valley's most sought-after communities — a walkable, tree-lined city that feels like a small town despite being just minutes from downtown LA. Families who prioritize academics tend to plant roots here specifically for schools like this one, where middle schoolers are consistently challenged at a level that rivals the best in California. If you're raising a kid who loves to dig deep into a subject and you want a tight-knit community to match, South Pas is the kind of place people move to and never want to leave.

Student Demographics

1,066 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
393 (37%)
White
230 (22%)
Hispanic
216 (20%)
Multiple Races
150 (14%)
Filipino
25 (2%)
African American
19 (2%)
Other
33 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners129 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged192 (18%)
Students with Disabilities97 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,096
Enrollment
46.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #145 · 90th percentile

273 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found