Very Good
#1782 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 19% in state
Marshall Fundamental
High School · Pasadena Unified · Pasadena, CA
A Pasadena Unified high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
990 North Allen Ave., Pasadena, CA 91104
- Math 33% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marshall Fundamental score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Marshall Fundamental sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,052
Median home value
$1,022,600
Median rent
$2,040/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ef Academy PasadenaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Marianne Frostig Center of Educational TherapyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pasadena Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $21,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marshall Fundamental is listed in Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marshall Fundamental
Marshall Fundamental is a public high school in Pasadena, CA, part of Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 1,848 students in grades 6th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marshall Fundamental
What grades does Marshall Fundamental serve?
Marshall Fundamental serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marshall Fundamental?
Marshall Fundamental has an enrollment of approximately 1,848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Fundamental?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Fundamental is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marshall Fundamental rank in CA?
Marshall Fundamental ranks #1,782 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Marshall Fundamental's MySchoolScout rating?
Marshall Fundamental has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marshall Fundamental?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Fundamental has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marshall Fundamental a charter school?
No, Marshall Fundamental is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marshall Fundamental a Title I school?
No, Marshall Fundamental is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall Fundamental?
76.1% of students at Marshall Fundamental qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (626) 396-5810
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 91104)
- 35,595
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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