Marengo Elementary School started operating in South Pasadena as an eight-room schoolhouse in 1910 and has grown to enroll 750 students. Recognized as a California Distinguished School and a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, Marengo Elementary is conveniently located in one of South Pasadena’s long-established and leafy residential neighborhoods.
Beginning in kindergarten, students can enter a Mandarin dual immersion program, in which 50% of the class is taught in Mandarin and 50% in English. Two dual immersion courses are taught per grade level, with classes composed of half native Mandarin speakers and half non-native speakers. Faculty and staff welcome the Marengo Elementary tradition of ongoing parental involvement, which drives many of the school’s programs. These include science nights, talent shows and holiday programs, including the PTA’s sponsorship of the Lunar New Year celebration, which pays homage to the cultural significance of the holiday. In partnership with the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, the event offers samples of dim sum, mochi and boba drinks and Chinese Zodiac-themed dances.
Marengo Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1400 Marengo Ave,
South Pasadena, CA
South Pasadena Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Kimberly Sinclair
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
85%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
66.7%
State Average
17.9%
Science
38.5%
State Average
9.9%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
1,073:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
48%
Two or more races
19.1%
White
18%
Hispanic
13.7%
Black
1.2%
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School Rankings
#18
Best Public ES Teachers in California
#20
Best Public ES in California
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
8/24/2022
Our family would like to respond to the review of Ms. Lewis (Wong) that is on this website. This in no way is meant to discount the experience of one individual, but the experience our child had in Ms. Lewis/Wong's class was wonderful. Ms. Lewis showed genuine care for our child, responded to questi...
11/19/2021
I went to this school it is great.
6/21/2018
Our family was at Marengo for six years between kids and it was a mixed experience. Of the 10 teachers my children had, 3 were exceptional, and 6 were excellent. And they gave my children really wonderful experiences with learning and socialization. But 1 of them - Tiffany Wong - was abysmal and her...
1/28/2014
My child attended the Pre-K program at Marengo and is currently in Kinder. We have had the best experience at the school. Great teachers that teach the students to love learning. Parent involvement is expected and it's what drives many of the great programs at the school, such as science night, tale...
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Attendance Zone
About South Pasadena
List Price Range
$1.1M - $6M
Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$1,973,004
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Household Income
$154,708
% of College Grads
71.5%
Median Age
43
Average House Size
2,109 Sq Ft
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