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#7301 of 9,539 schools in CA
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
Elementary School · Pasadena Unified · Pasadena, CA
A Pasadena Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1520 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary Stem Magnet score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Washington Elementary Stem Magnet sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$84,683
Median home value
$960,000
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Harriet TubmanPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Harriet Tubman Preschool & ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Alma Fuerte PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet is listed in Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet is a public elementary school in Pasadena, CA, part of Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,301 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary Stem Magnet
What grades does Washington Elementary Stem Magnet serve?
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary Stem Magnet?
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary Stem Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary Stem Magnet is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary Stem Magnet rank in CA?
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet ranks #7,301 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Washington Elementary Stem Magnet's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary Stem Magnet has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Washington Elementary Stem Magnet?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Washington Elementary Stem Magnet a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary Stem Magnet a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary Stem Magnet is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary Stem Magnet?
86.8% of students at Washington Elementary Stem Magnet 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (626) 396-5840
- Area population (ZIP 91103)
- 24,910
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 91103; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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