Manhattan Beach Middle School vs. Hermosa Valley Elementary School
Should I attend Manhattan Beach Middle School or Hermosa Valley Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,249 students in grades 6-8, Manhattan Beach Middle 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 717 students in grades 4-8, Hermosa Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
4-8
Total Students
1,249 students
717 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
139
Grade 5 Students
-
138
Grade 6 Students
375
142
Grade 7 Students
415
150
Grade 8 Students
459
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
59%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
14%
13%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%