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 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,870 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 42% 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
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,870 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Manhattan Beach Unified School District, which is ranked #40 of all 1,931 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
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
7 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
733 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
786 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
55%
# Black Students
68 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,399 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
58%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
859 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
429
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
353
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
346
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
398
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
428
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
640
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
643
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
633
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
581
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,329 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,593 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$131 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$139 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,329
$21,485
Spending / Student
$23,593
$19,787
Best Manhattan Beach Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opal Robinson Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Avenue Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 371 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 482 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pacific Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
Grand View Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 510 students
Rank: #66.
Manhattan Beach Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,197 students
Rank: #77.
Mira Costa High School
Magnet 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
| 2,497 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 5,870 students.
What is the rank of Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
Manhattan Beach Unified School District is ranked #40 out of 1,931 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?
58% of Manhattan Beach Unified School District students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 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 $23,593 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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