Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary vs Mira Costa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 457 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
| Measure | Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary Manhattan Beach, California | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 5,693 | #45 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2502 of 50,301 | #1830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 469 | 2,473 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 2,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 68% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 76.6).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 68%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 7%).
- •Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.7).
- •Mira Costa High is the larger school with 2,473 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary better than Mira Costa High?
On the Success Index (US), Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary ranks higher (84.8 vs 76.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Mira Costa High?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary: 469. Mira Costa High: 2,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary and Mira Costa High rank in California?
Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary is 50th of 5,693 and Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).