For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,099 students in South Pasadena, CA. The top ranked public middle school in South Pasadena, CA is South Pasadena Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pasadena, CA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in South Pasadena have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in South Pasadena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pasadena Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Fair Oaks
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in South Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in South Pasadena, CA include South Pasadena Middle School. South Pasadena has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public middle schools are located in South Pasadena?
1 public middle schools are located in South Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pasadena?
South Pasadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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