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Best Schools in South East, Pasadena, CA
South East, Pasadena, CA has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,250 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in South East exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South East, Pasadena, CA
The top high schools in South East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. San Marino High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
2. Pasadena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1609 Students
Best Middle Schools in South East, Pasadena, CA
The top middle schools in South East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marino Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South East, Pasadena, CA
The top elementary schools in South East, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valentine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
2. Carver Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
San Marino Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
3. Hamilton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students
4. Willard Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
5. Mckinley
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pasadena Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 648 Students
6. Walden School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walden School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
7. San Marino Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
San Marino Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South East, Pasadena, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South East, Pasadena, CA has a total population of 10,953 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South East, Pasadena, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South East, Pasadena, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South East, Pasadena, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South East, Pasadena, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South East, Pasadena, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South East, Pasadena, CA
How many schools are in South East, Pasadena, CA?
South East, Pasadena, CA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,250 students in total.
How do schools in South East perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in South East score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in South East exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South East?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations