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Grand View Elementary School vs. Pacific Elementary School

Should you attend Grand View Elementary School or Pacific Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Grand View Elementary School
455 24th St.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Pacific Elementary School
1200 Pacific Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Grand View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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%)

Pacific Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools 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%)
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grand View Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 509 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pacific Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
519 students
509 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grand View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pacific Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grand View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pacific Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grand View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pacific Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grand View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pacific Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#200 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#176 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grand View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pacific Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in CA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in CA)
83%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grand View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pacific Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Grand View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pacific Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
130
89
Grade 1 Students
72
72
Grade 2 Students
79
68
Grade 3 Students
78
95
Grade 4 Students
85
89
Grade 5 Students
75
96

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1994-95 school year.
% Asian
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grand View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grand View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grand View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grand View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grand View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pacific Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grand View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grand View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(06-07 School Year Data)
1%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grand View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2006-07 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pacific Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
 
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