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1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4214
Summary
Manhattan Beach Middle is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 96th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
71.7% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 71.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 26/1,204 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 70/1,204 (94th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,175 |
| Low-Income Students | 62 (5.3%) |
| English Learners | 19 (1.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.7 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 79.5% to 87.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 84.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 58% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 70.7% to 72.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.6-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Manhattan Beach Middle rank in California?
Manhattan Beach Middle ranks No. 26 of 1,204 in reading and No. 70 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Manhattan Beach Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Manhattan Beach Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
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