Top Rankings
Redondo 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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 9,573 students in Redondo 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 Redondo Beach Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
9,573 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Redondo Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #94 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,252 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,345 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
56%
# Black Students
267 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
4,231 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,449 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
760
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
639
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
698
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
743
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
709
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
719
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
727
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
717
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
701
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
786
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
809
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
793
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
772
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,977
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,691
$18,236
Best Redondo Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8631
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Birney Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Green Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8626
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
815 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8650
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Lilienthal Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8641
Grades: K-5
| 816 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2200 Mackay Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8623
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Parras (Nick G.) Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 N. Lucia
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8616
Grades: 6-8
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2223 Plant Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8646
Grades: K-6
| 595 students
Rank: #88.
Tulita Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1520 Prospect Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8628
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #99.
Redondo Union High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Sea Hawk Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8665
Grades: 9-12
| 3,109 students
Rank: #1010.
Beryl Heights Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
920 Beryl St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 798-8611
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 798-8611
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8636
Grades: 6-8
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1212.
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redondo Beach Learning Academy
Alternative School
1000 Del Amo St.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 798-8690
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District manages 13 public schools serving 9,573 students.
What is the rank of Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District is ranked #94 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Redondo Beach Unified School District?
44% of Redondo Beach Unified School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Redondo Beach Unified School District?
Redondo Beach Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Redondo Beach Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,691 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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