South Pasadena Middle vs Octavia E. Butler Magnet
South Pasadena Middle and Octavia E. Butler Magnet are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.9 out of 10. South Pasadena Middle is significantly larger with 1,099 students, about 2.1× the size of Octavia E. Butler Magnet (519). In math proficiency, South Pasadena Middle leads at 78.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
South Pasadena Middle
South Pasadena, CA
7.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,099 students
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Pasadena, CA
8.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
519 students
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| Metric | South Pasadena Middle | Octavia E. Butler Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 5.7 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 82.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #1,517 of 9,557 | #1,146 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 84th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Pasadena Middle | Octavia E. Butler Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 78.0% | 14.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 21.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Pasadena Middle | Octavia E. Butler Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 519 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 22.9:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 82.1% |
| District | South Pasadena Unified | Pasadena Unified |
| City | South Pasadena | Pasadena |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Pasadena (91030) | Pasadena (91103) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $128,105 | $84,683 |
| Median Home Value | $1,545,100 | $960,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,218 | $1,925 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 72.7% | 37.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 18.5% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 28 min |