Hermosa Valley Elementary vs Mira Costa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermosa Valley Elementary
Hermosa Beach · Public middle · Grades 5–8
589 students
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
| Measure | Hermosa Valley Elementary Hermosa Beach, California | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,334 | #45 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1300 of 15,369 | #1830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 2,473 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 2,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 68% |
| city | Hermosa Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 76.6).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Mira Costa High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 8.8%).
- •Hermosa Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.7).
- •Mira Costa High is the larger school with 2,473 students compared with 589.
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 Hermosa Valley Elementary better than Mira Costa High?
On the Success Index (US), Hermosa Valley Elementary ranks higher (81.2 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 Hermosa Valley Elementary and Mira Costa High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermosa Valley Elementary: 589. Mira Costa High: 2,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermosa Valley Elementary and Mira Costa High rank in California?
Hermosa Valley Elementary is 56th of 1,334 and Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).