South Pasadena Unified School District
- 1020 EL CENTRO ST
- SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030
- (626) 441-5810
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.4% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,109 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 22.6 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,258 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 189 | - |
District Test Scores
CST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 2 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.0% | 55.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 48.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 51.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 46.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 83.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.0% | 43.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 41.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 92.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 45.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 66.0% | 31.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 85.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 87.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 84.0% | |
| CST History - Social Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 87.0% | 56.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 22.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 21.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 66.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 72.0% | 52.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 49.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 17.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 18.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 73.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 97.0% | 30.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 9.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 34.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 35.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 69.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 41.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 12.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.0% | 36.0% | |
| CST Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 40.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 98.0% | 68.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 33.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2009 | 12.0% | 8.0% | |
| 2008 | 22.0% | 5.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 14.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 12.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 11.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 39.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 62.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 10.0% | 32.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 26.0% | |
| CST English-Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 37.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 18.0% | 6.0% | |
| 2009 | 20.0% | 7.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 6.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST U.S. History Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 44.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 38.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 6.0% | 11.0% | |
| 2008 | 12.0% | 10.0% | |
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CST Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 72.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 70.0% | 25.0% | |
| CST Algebra II Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.0% | 31.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 28.0% | |
| 2008 | 65.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 68.0% | 42.0% | |
| CST Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2009 | 68.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 32.0% | |
| CST Earth Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 33.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 28.0% | |
| CST General Mathematics Test | |||
| 2010 | 69.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 27.0% | |
| CST Geometry Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 27.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 26.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 24.0% | |
| CST Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 84.0% | 43.0% | |
| CST Summative High School Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 87.0% | 47.0% | |
| CST World History Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.0% | 41.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 38.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 33.0% | |
| CST Integrated/Coordinated Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 7.0% | 13.0% | |
| 2008 | 9.0% | 11.0% | |
Source: CA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,258 | 22.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 269 |
| 1st Grade Students | 303 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 272 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 302 |
| 4th Grade Students | 325 |
| 5th Grade Students | 303 |
| 6th Grade Students | 308 |
| 7th Grade Students | 349 |
| 8th Grade Students | 360 |
| 9th Grade Students | 345 |
| 10th Grade Students | 371 |
| 11th Grade Students | 408 |
| 12th Grade Students | 394 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 29 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,750 |
| Hispanic | 816 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 131 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,539 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,270 |
| Female | 2,039 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 189 | 22.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 14 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 111 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 63 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 1 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 36 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 107 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 12 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| Student Support Services | 10 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 53 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $42,449,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $15,096,000 | 35.6% |
| Property Tax | $7,805,000 | 18.4% |
| Other School Systems | $1,718,000 | 4.0% |
| School Lunch | $785,000 | 1.8% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,164,000 | 2.7% |
| Rents and Royalties | $351,000 | 0.8% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,172,000 | 2.8% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,101,000 | 4.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $25,868,000 | 60.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $19,583,000 | 46.1% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $363,000 | 0.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $64,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $308,000 | 0.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $40,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch Programs | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Transportation Programs | $68,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $4,430,000 | 10.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $1,002,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,485,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $227,000 | 0.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $994,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $77,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $19,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $145,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Other | $7,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $34,528,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $22,384,000 | 64.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $11,241,000 | 32.6% |
| Student Support | $2,021,000 | 4.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,349,000 | 3.2% |
| General Administration Support | $491,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $2,039,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,091,000 | 7.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $200,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Support Services | $2,050,000 | 4.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $903,000 | 2.6% |
| Food Services | $903,000 | 2.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 364 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 14 | 1.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within South Pasadena Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 4,258
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 189
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| ARROYO VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 335 El Centro St
South Pasadena, CA Public | KG-5 | 604 | 21.9 |  Review This School |
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| MARENGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1400 Marengo Ave
South Pasadena, CA Public | KG-5 | 640 | 22.9 | Review This School |
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| MONTEREY HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1624 Via Del Rey
South Pasadena, CA Public | KG-5 | 530 | 20.4 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1401 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA Public | 9-12 | 1,518 | 26.1 | Review This School |
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| SOUTH PASADENA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Oak St
South Pasadena, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,017 | 25.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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