Excellent
#119 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Elementary School · Pasadena Rosebud Academy District · Altadena, CA
A charter elementary school in Altadena, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3544 North Canon Blvd., Altadena, CA 91001
- Math 39% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pasadena Rosebud Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pasadena Rosebud Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,840
Median home value
$1,085,000
Median rent
$2,298/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocs - SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Pasadena Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is listed in Pasadena Rosebud Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Pasadena Rosebud Academy is a public elementary school in Altadena, CA, part of Pasadena Rosebud Academy District, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pasadena Rosebud Academy
What grades does Pasadena Rosebud Academy serve?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasadena Rosebud Academy is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pasadena Rosebud Academy rank in CA?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy ranks #119 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pasadena Rosebud Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pasadena Rosebud Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasadena Rosebud Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Pasadena Rosebud Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pasadena Rosebud Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pasadena Rosebud Academy a Title I school?
No, Pasadena Rosebud Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pasadena Rosebud Academy?
68.8% of students at Pasadena Rosebud Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (626) 797-7704
- Area population (ZIP 91001)
- 36,402
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 91001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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