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Manhattan Beach Middle

Manhattan Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4214

(310) 545-4878

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10/10
#59
Rank 59 out of 1,315
Top 4%
English Language Arts10/10 · #55 · 96th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #64 · 95th percentile
Science10/10 · #70 · 95th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Manhattan Beach Middle sits in one of LA's most sought-after beach communities, where the laid-back Southern California lifestyle meets genuinely high academic expectations. Families who've planted roots in Manhattan Beach tend to be deeply invested in their kids' education, and that shows — this school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California, with strong scores across English, math, and science. If you're drawn to a community where kids can bike to the beach after school but still come home ready to tackle challenging coursework, this is a natural fit.

Student Demographics

1,102 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
621 (56%)
Multiple Races
170 (15%)
Hispanic
148 (13%)
Asian
143 (13%)
Other
25 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged73 (7%)
Students with Disabilities191 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,175
Enrollment
53.3
Teachers (FTE)
22:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs10/10 · #79 · 94th percentile

310 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found