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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
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  • SANTA MONICA, CA

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

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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is a top rated, public school district located in SANTA MONICA, CA. It has 9,929 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 61% of students are at least proficient in math and 74% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
61%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1270
921 responses
Average ACT
29
470 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
9,929
Free or Reduced Lunch
24.5%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$105,691
Teachers in First/Second Year
3.9%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$21,573 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    58%
  • Support Services
    40%
  • Other
    2%

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
$84,801
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$2,009
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$1,029,588
National
$244,900

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