Top Rankings
Manhattan Beach Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,823 students in Manhattan Beach Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Manhattan Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Manhattan Beach Unified School District are Opal Robinson Elementary School, Meadows Avenue Elementary School and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Manhattan Beach Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,823 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Manhattan Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #40 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#31 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
719 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
12%
12%
# Hispanic Students
755 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
56%
# Black Students
70 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,418 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
59%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
844 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
336
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
341
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
376
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
333
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
389
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
375
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
415
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
459
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
639
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
627
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
569
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
613
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,510 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,783 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,510
$19,801
Spending / Student
$23,783
$18,236
Best Manhattan Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
80 Morningside Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-5120
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1200 Meadows Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8033
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 S. Rowell
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 798-6223
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pacific Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8044
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-8022
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #77.
Mira Costa High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Artesia Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 318-7337
Grades: 9-12
| 2,448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1431 15th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 546-7655
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
Manhattan Beach Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,823 students.
What is the rank of Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
Manhattan Beach Unified School District is ranked #40 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
59% of Manhattan Beach Unified School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
Manhattan Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Manhattan Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,783 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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