At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,175
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
5%-59.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Manhattan Beach Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Manhattan Beach, California. The school enrolls 1,175 students. It is part of the Manhattan Beach Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
5% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.2:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictManhattan Beach Unified
County6037
CityManhattan Beach
ZIP90266
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060002507535
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,175
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American12.3%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races13.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
12.3%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
13.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.