For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 520 students in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA.
The neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.36, which is less than the California public middle school average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 North Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 396-5830
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena, CA include Octavia E. Butler Magnet.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena?
the neighborhood of North Central, Pasadena public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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