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Public high school · Pasadena Unified · Pasadena, California

Marshall Fundamental

Marshall Fundamental rates 8.1, above the middle of Pasadena Unified's high schools, whose rated median is 7.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.1this school

8.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pasadena Unified median is 7.3.

#1,145 of 9,557 schools in California · Pasadena Unified: 5 high schools rated, median 7.3

The brief

A Pasadena Unified high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,145 of 9,557 schools in California and 1 of 23 in Pasadena Unified.

Marshall Fundamental is listed in Pasadena Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math37%2 points above the California average of 35%2025 CAASPP
Reading52%2 points above the California average of 50%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 45% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).2025 CAASPP; 48 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.9
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Marshall Fundamental and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
79
Very Walkable
Transit Score
36
Some Transit
Bike Score
75
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
2,771/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Pasadena. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Pasadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
4 AP courses
25.6% participation · state average 2.6 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
10 sports
5 boys' · 5 girls' · 10 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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    8.1
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  7. Learning Works1.6 mi · charter
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Marshall Fundamental.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,145 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is Marshall Fundamental's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Fundamental has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,848
Student-teacher ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
80
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Los Angeles County
4-year graduation
96.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 23
Schools in district
23
District spending per student
$21,565
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 91104)
35,595
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
42

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.