Charles W. Eliot Middle

eliot.pusd.us

423 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles W. Eliot Middle School, located in Altadena, California, is part of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for its specialized academic focus, specifically its **Arts Magnet program**. This magnet designation allows the school to integrate performing and visual arts into the core curriculum, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in music, dance, theater, and fine arts alongside their standard academic coursework.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Eliot Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive middle school experience designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school community promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, often leveraging its connection to the broader Pasadena Unified district to offer diverse resources. With a commitment to academic rigor and creative expression, Eliot strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

423

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles W. Eliot Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	239
Black	91
Asian	15
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
239 (56.9 %)
Black
91 (21.7 %)
White
56 (13.3 %)
Two or More
18 (4.3 %)
Asian
15 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5680
Website:	http://eliot.pusd.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 169

Grade 8 140