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Charles W. Eliot Middle School vs. Sierra Madre Middle School

Should you attend Charles W. Eliot Middle School or Sierra Madre Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sierra Madre Middle School
160 North Canon Ave.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Sierra Madre Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, Charles W. Eliot Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 593 students in grades 6-8, Sierra Madre Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
395 students
593 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charles W. Eliot Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sierra Madre Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charles W. Eliot Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sierra Madre Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charles W. Eliot Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sierra Madre Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charles W. Eliot Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pasadena Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Madre Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pasadena Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8014 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#1264 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charles W. Eliot Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sierra Madre Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles W. Eliot Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pasadena Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Madre Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pasadena Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charles W. Eliot Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pasadena Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sierra Madre Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pasadena Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Charles W. Eliot Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sierra Madre Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
115
207
Grade 7 Students
118
187
Grade 8 Students
162
199

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sierra Madre Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sierra Madre Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sierra Madre Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sierra Madre Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sierra Madre Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pasadena Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charles W. Eliot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sierra Madre Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sierra Madre Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charles W. Eliot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sierra Madre Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pasadena Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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