Public school · Pasadena
Octavia E. Butler Magnet
A tuition-free public dual-language STEAM magnet middle school in Pasadena for grades 6 through 8.
- Ages
- Ages 11–14
- Price
- Free
- Where
- 1505 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena
Octavia E. Butler Magnet (6-8)
Octavia E. Butler Magnet is a tuition-free public middle school run by the Pasadena Unified School District at 1505 North Marengo Avenue in Pasadena. It serves grades 6 through 8, ages about 11 to 14, and the school describes itself as a dual-language STEAM middle school. Its Spanish dual-language immersion program is paired with English language development, and the school aims for students to become bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. STEAM is woven into every grade and subject, and AVID strategies are used across the school for college and career readiness. Listed offerings include Glee Club, Math Academy, GATE, the Octavia E. Butler Library and Counselors' Corner. Each day has an advisory period to build belonging, and the school is a Community School with partners that link families to resources. It is a magnet school, and the school's page links to district enrollment information.
- Public school
- Pasadena Unified
- What’s there: A library
- Price level: Budget: low prices or free
- Programs at school: Dual-language or immersion program; A magnet program; GATE: gifted and talented
- Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes
- Tuition-free public magnet school.
About Octavia E. Butler Magnet
Octavia E. Butler Magnet is a public school in the Pasadena Unified School District at 1505 North Marengo Avenue in Pasadena. The school describes itself as a dual-language STEAM middle school, and the state directory lists it as a magnet school.
Where and how to reach them
1505 North Marengo AvenuePasadena, CA 91103
Details from oebmagnet.pusd.us, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Octavia E. Butler Magnet before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.