Birney Elementary vs Mira Costa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
| Measure | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #291 of 5,693 | #45 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5067 of 50,301 | #1830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 2,473 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 2,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 27.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 76.6).
- •Birney Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 17.6%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 27.0).
- •Mira Costa High is the larger school with 2,473 students compared with 432.
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 Birney Elementary better than Mira Costa High?
On the Success Index (US), Birney Elementary ranks higher (79.8 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 Birney Elementary and Mira Costa High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birney Elementary: 432. Mira Costa High: 2,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birney Elementary and Mira Costa High rank in California?
Birney Elementary is 291st of 5,693 and Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).