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Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School

Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School is a public middle school in Pasadena, CA, serving grades 6–8, rated C, with 481 students and an 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts, 22% in Math and 22% in Science.

CTopHap school rating
Magnet
Rating
C
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
481
Students per teacher
18.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts37%
Math22%
Science22%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic73%
White10%
Black9%
Two or more races4%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Male / female
54% / 46%
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+7.8%
Prior-year enrollment
446

Homes assigned to this school

8,949 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1505 N Marengo Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone
(626) 396-5830
Website
pusd.us
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
062994004689
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School district

Pasadena Unified School District

District rating
B-
Schools
23
Students
13,757
Spending per student
$18,910
Teachers (FTE)
653
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School

How is Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School rated?

Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Pasadena Unified School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 37% in English Language Arts, 22% in Math and 22% in Science.

What grades does Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School serve?

Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School?

481 students attend Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School, up from 446 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,949 residential properties to Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School in and around Pasadena. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School in?

Octavia E. Butler Magnet Middle School is part of Pasadena Unified School District, which reports 23 schools, 13,757 students and $18,910 of spending per student.