- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Pasadena, CA
South Pasadena Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Pasadena Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063750006337
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pasadena Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in South Pasadena · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pasadena Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pasadena Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Pasadena, CA.
School address
District: South Pasadena Unified · California
NCES ID 063750006337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
South Pasadena Middle held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063750006337 · South Pasadena, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,096 enr · 22.8:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students)
South Pasadena Middle held near 1,099 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.7 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
South Pasadena Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Pasadena
South Pasadena Senior High
1,536 students
- This school
South Pasadena Middle
1,096 students
- Marengo Elemen
Marengo Elementary
783 students
- Arroyo Vista E
Arroyo Vista Elementary
667 students
- Monterey Hills 570
Monterey Hills Elementary
570 students
What this shows South Pasadena Middle reports 1,096 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pasadena Middle compares
South Pasadena Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,096 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,096
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.2%
White 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, South Pasadena Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for South Pasadena Unified reports $15,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Pasadena Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pasadena Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marengo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pasadena Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,096 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Pasadena Middle
How many students attend South Pasadena Middle?
South Pasadena Middle has 1,096 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Pasadena, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,084 (2022-23) → 1,099 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pasadena Middle is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pasadena Middle?
16.5% of students at South Pasadena Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pasadena Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Pasadena Middle is Asian at 39.2% of enrollment, in South Pasadena, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pasadena Middle?
South Pasadena Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Pasadena Middle rank among public schools in South Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pasadena Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in South Pasadena, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in South Pasadena Unified?
Besides South Pasadena Middle, South Pasadena Unified also operates South Pasadena Senior High (1,536 students), Marengo Elementary (783 students), and Arroyo Vista Elementary (667 students). See the South Pasadena Unified district page for the complete list.