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Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade B minus
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B+
  6. Administration
    grade C+
  7. Sports
    grade B+
  8. Food
    grade B minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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325 S. PECK AVE.
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266
About Manhattan Beach Unified School District...

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Grades
K-12
Total Schools
8
Students
6,030
From Manhattan Beach Unified School District

MBUSD consistently ranks as one of the highest performing unified school districts in California. Our primary goal is to ensure that all students learn at high levels and to maximize academic success for all. MBUSD serves students at eight schools: five elementary schools; one middle school; one high school, and one preschool.

Its schools and programs have received numerous honors and awards including recognition as a National Green Ribbon District, and school recognitions such as California Distinguished Schools, National Blue Ribbon Schools, and California Gold Ribbon Schools. Mira Costa is consistently ranked among the nation’s Best High Schools by U.S. News & World Report. Student test scores for 2022 show that our students are excelling and the results are the highest in the South Bay and among the top in the region.

85% of Mira Costa High School graduates attend a 4-year university after high school, an additional 10% attend a 2-year college.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
85%
Percent Proficient - Math
79%
Average Graduation Rate
98%
Average SAT
1300
915 responses
Average ACT
30
684 responses

Manhattan Beach Middle School Hosts 81st Annual Drama Fall Festival

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MBMS welcomed nearly 40 schools from all over Southern California to campus. Students performed in various events throughout campus based on their designated categories. Each event was judged. All of our MBMS students took the stage and made it to the finals and won awards. The comedy group won first place and the Junior Varsity who were eighth graders won second place against high school groups.

Students

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
6,030
Free or Reduced Lunch
3.1%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$102,998
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.3%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$13,691 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    61%
  • Support Services
    32%
  • Other
    7%

Living in the Area

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  2. Good for Families
    grade A+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$169,586
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,893
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
National
$244,900

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