Middle Schools in South Pasadena Unified

South Pasadena Unified serves middle school students in grades 6-8 with a single, highly-regarded school, South Pasadena Middle, which consistently ranks among the very best in the state.

This school demonstrates exceptional and stable academic performance, ranking in the 98th percentile of all California middle schools for three consecutive years. Student proficiency rates significantly outpace state averages, with over 83% proficient in English and 79% in math. A key strength is the remarkable consistency in achievement across all three grade levels, showing no significant drop-off in any subject as students progress. Furthermore, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 6.1% is less than a third of the state average, indicating strong student engagement and a supportive school environment.

While performing slightly above the South Pasadena Unified district average in math and slightly below in English, the school's results are closely aligned with the district's high standards. An area for potential focus is science, where proficiency, though still strong at 73%, is about 10 points lower than English. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.9 to 1 and per-student spending near the state average, the school achieves its outstanding outcomes through effective use of resources, sustained instructional quality, and a culture that promotes regular attendance.