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
25:1
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
88%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
88%
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Math Proficiency
90%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
31
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Full Time Teachers
31
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
69.7%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
47.6%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
1,073:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.3%
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Female
49.7%
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Asian
42.4%
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White
17.5%
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Two or more races
16.3%
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Hispanic
15.3%
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Filipino
3.1%
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Black
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#29
Best Public ES Teachers in California
#34
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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Marengo Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in South Pasadena, CA, in the South Pasadena neighborhood, and is served by the South Pasadena Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 761 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 25:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 88% are proficient in reading. Marengo Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,954,115. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Pasadena High School, Century High School, Alhambra High School, and more. Learn more about what South Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marengo Elementary.