D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Alma Fuerte Public

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 524 Palisade St., Pasadena, CA 91103
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 28th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
185
Students
enrolled
19.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%28/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 28th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−33 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency15% (−22 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 524 Palisade St.
City Pasadena
ZIP Code 91103
District 0602408
NCES School ID 060240814146
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91103

Understanding the community around Alma Fuerte Public helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,513
Per Capita Income $41,941
Poverty Rate 14.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%
High School or Higher 78.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $900,400
Median Rent $1,770
Owner-Occupied 45.4%
Renter-Occupied 54.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alma Fuerte Public.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 65.4%
Black 23.8%
White 6.5%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 185
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alma Fuerte Public?
Alma Fuerte Public has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Alma Fuerte Public?
Alma Fuerte Public has 185 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1.
What grades does Alma Fuerte Public serve?
Alma Fuerte Public serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Alma Fuerte Public receive per student?
Alma Fuerte Public receives $13,423 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alma Fuerte Public in 91103 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,088,967
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,455
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
54.6%

Other Schools in 91103

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026