Serving 634 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 634 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School's student population of 634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3874 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
63%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
15%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School is ranked #3874 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School?
634 students attend Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School?
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School part of?
Mary W. Jackson Steam Multilingual Magnet Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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