Arroyo Vista Elementary

Public K-5

 335 El Centro St.
       South Pasadena, CA  91030-3006


(626) 441-5840

District: South Pasadena Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,159 Help


Students who attend Arroyo Vista Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Pasadena Middle
High:    South Pasadena Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  721

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
31.3%
White:
30.0%
Hispanic:
20.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.6% Help


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Compare Details Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.38. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Arroyo Vista Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (31.3%), White (30%), Hispanic (20.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Pasadena Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arroyo Vista Elementary is 24.5. 1 elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arroyo Vista Elementary is $11,159, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the South Pasadena Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Arroyo Vista Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arroyo Vista Elementary 242nd of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Arroyo Vista Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
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South Pasadena Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pasadena Unified 25th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arroyo Vista Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 92.47 368th 4809 92.3%
2005 94.78 239th 4822 95.0%
2006 93.12 319th 4818 93.4%
2007 91.79 420th 5113 91.8%
2008 89.27 529th 5113 89.7%
2009 92.16 339th 5193 93.5%
2010 93.15 252nd 5314 95.3%
2011 89.17 480th 5377 91.1%
2012 88.31 531st 5390 90.1%
2013 85.52 726th 5530 86.9%
2015 96.58 217th 5611 96.1%
2016 96.84 173rd 5614 96.9%
2017 97.91 93rd 5692 98.4%
2018 96.92 147th 5662 97.4%
2019 97.02 147th 5789 97.5%
2022 95.31 337th 5883 94.3%
2023 96.38 240th 5848 95.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.16 36th 339 89.4%
2019 88.00 21st 445 95.3%
2022 74.91 146th 610 76.1%
2023 86.73 40th 667 94.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.70 198th 2416 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.82 48th 5084 99.1%
2019 97.61 59th 5173 98.9%
2022 93.23 239th 5264 95.5%
2023 98.48 61st 5355 98.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.52 113th 5413 97.9%
2019 96.53 128th 5492 97.7%
2022 94.15 357th 5635 93.7%
2023 97.31 108th 5595 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.05 187th 5431 96.6%
2019 95.90 180th 5510 96.7%
2022 94.65 328th 5663 94.2%
2023 93.62 389th 5627 93.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.93 282nd 1071 73.7%
2019 71.67 334th 1149 70.9%
2022 72.49 333rd 1154 71.1%
2023 76.52 237th 1183 80.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.35 73rd 4830 98.5%
2019 98.47 47th 4963 99.1%
2022 90.56 341st 5084 93.3%
2023 93.91 201st 5079 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Arroyo Vista Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.60 168th 2737 93.9%
2019 84.81 276th 2834 90.3%
2022 81.32 401st 2726 85.3%
2023 79.33 448th 2659 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2016

Open Quote I love this school, my son is so happy and is motivated for the professional teacher. My son likes to get 4 or 3+ because he is proud of his school and dream since his 9 years old to be in UCLA.. why is he thinking like that?, he have been motivated by teachers. The Principal is an excellent human been, well I am more that happy for living in this area and be part of this great school district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Arroyo Vista Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 17 93 98 4 n/a n/a 0 412
1989 215 18 81 91 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 226 18 80 83 4 n/a n/a 0 411
1991 232 22 89 91 7 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 224 18 99 104 5 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 256 17 108 91 3 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 226 18 101 116 2 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 239 20 107 133 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 239 20 107 133 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 242 23 106 116 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 242 27 121 127 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 220 19 118 118 5 n/a n/a 66 546
2000 249 22 133 137 6 n/a n/a 4 551
2001 260 18 126 131 3 n/a n/a 9 547
2002 212 15 142 123 3 n/a n/a 54 549
2003 212 15 142 123 3 n/a n/a 54 549
2004 211 18 120 113 3 n/a n/a 82 547
2005 210 16 133 111 1 n/a n/a 83 554
2006 215 15 157 109 2 n/a n/a 90 588
2007 219 13 161 114 1 n/a n/a 82 590
2008 222 10 145 105 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 228 9 144 91 1 0 121 0 594
2010 252 16 185 130 6 0 15 0 604
2011 265 17 175 139 5 0 30 0 631
2012 242 10 191 155 4 0 55 0 657
2013 237 12 198 168 1 0 71 0 687
2014 234 13 182 169 1 0 92 0 691
2015 231 12 182 169 0 2 103 0 699
2016 227 7 183 166 1 3 116 0 703
2017 223 6 193 170 1 0 120 0 713
2018 223 7 196 171 1 0 118 0 716
2019 207 5 206 158 1 0 120 0 697
2020 211 5 243 153 1 0 114 0 727
2021 189 7 226 145 1 0 119 0 687
2022 195 9 222 145 1 0 111 0 683
2023 216 6 226 148 0 0 124 1 721

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arroyo Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 16.5 24.9 n/a
1989 408 15.0 27.2 n/a
1990 411 16.6 24.7 n/a
1991 441 17.6 25.0 n/a
1992 450 17.9 25.1 11.1
1993 475 17.6 27.0 11.2
1994 463 17.6 26.3 14.5
1995 500 19.6 25.5 15.8
1996 500 19.6 25.5 15.8
1997 488 23.0 21.2 15.6
1998 517 25.5 20.3 17
1999 546 26.5 20.6 18.3
2000 551 26.0 21.2 12.8
2001 547 26.0 21.0 15.1
2002 549 26.0 21.1 12.3
2003 549 26.0 21.1 12.3
2004 547 25.0 21.9 12.9
2005 554 25.0 22.2 15.7
2006 588 27.0 21.8 13.7
2007 590 27.0 21.9 10.4
2008 483 28.0 17.3 12.2
2009 594 26.0 21.2 10.3
2010 604 27.6 21.8 11.3
2011 631 n/a n/a 11.3
2012 657 28.0 23.4 n/a
2013 687 30.0 22.9 13
2014 691 28.0 24.6 13
2015 699 28.0 24.9 13.9
2016 703 30.0 23.4 10.1
2017 713 28.0 25.4 8.3
2018 716 29.0 24.6 16.6
2019 697 29.0 24.0 15.6
2020 727 n/a n/a 13.8
2021 687 29.0 23.6 13.7
2022 683 28.4 24.0 13.2
2023 721 29.4 24.5 16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arroyo Vista Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 412 16.5 24.9 n/a
1989 408 15.0 27.2 n/a
1990 411 16.6 24.7 n/a
1991 441 17.6 25.0 n/a
1992 450 17.9 25.1 11.1
1993 475 17.6 27.0 11.2
1994 463 17.6 26.3 14.5
1995 500 19.6 25.5 15.8
1996 500 19.6 25.5 15.8
1997 488 23.0 21.2 15.6
1998 517 25.5 20.3 17
1999 546 26.5 20.6 18.3
2000 551 26.0 21.2 12.8
2001 547 26.0 21.0 15.1
2002 549 26.0 21.1 12.3
2003 549 26.0 21.1 12.3
2004 547 25.0 21.9 12.9
2005 554 25.0 22.2 15.7
2006 588 27.0 21.8 13.7
2007 590 27.0 21.9 10.4
2008 483 28.0 17.3 12.2
2009 594 26.0 21.2 10.3
2010 604 27.6 21.8 11.3
2011 631 n/a n/a 11.3
2012 657 28.0 23.4 n/a
2013 687 30.0 22.9 13
2014 691 28.0 24.6 13
2015 699 28.0 24.9 13.9
2016 703 30.0 23.4 10.1
2017 713 28.0 25.4 8.3
2018 716 29.0 24.6 16.6
2019 697 29.0 24.0 15.6
2020 727 n/a n/a 13.8
2021 687 29.0 23.6 13.7
2022 683 28.4 24.0 13.2
2023 721 29.4 24.5 16.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Arroyo Vista Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201398.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201490.0%7.0%0.0%2.0%91.0%90.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201591.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%93.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%93.0%
201695.0%5.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%
201798.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
201997.0%2.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202098.4%1.6%0.0%98.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Arroyo Vista Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,159

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arroyo Vista Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 240th of 5848 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arroyo Vista Elementary)91.485.8
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)8582.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arroyo Vista Elementary)90.789.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)87.285.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arroyo Vista Elementary)85.774.8
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)83.181.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arroyo Vista Elementary)83.381.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)82.985.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Arroyo Vista Elementary)82.881.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (South Pasadena Unified)85.881.2
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arroyo Vista Elementary)76.670.6
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Pasadena Unified)78.375.5
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Arroyo Vista Elementary)68.664.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (South Pasadena Unified)68.268.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students697721
 3.4%
African American56
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian206226
 9.7%
Hispanic158148
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White207216
 4.3%
Two or More Races120124
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%16.6%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Arroyo Vista Elementary

Yes! Arroyo Vista Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 242nd of 5868 California elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 721 students attended Arroyo Vista Elementary.

Students who attend Arroyo Vista Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Pasadena Middle
High : South Pasadena Senior High

Students at Arroyo Vista Elementary are 31% Asian, 30% White, 21% Hispanic, 17% Two or more races.


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