Lincoln Elementary vs Manhattan Beach Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
626 students
Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #383 of 5,693 | #31 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6143 of 50,301 | #942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 626 | 1,175 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 79% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Beach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 78.0).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 16.9%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 22.4).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 626.
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 Lincoln Elementary better than Manhattan Beach Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Beach Middle ranks higher (83.6 vs 78.0 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 Lincoln Elementary and Manhattan Beach Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 626. Manhattan Beach Middle: 1,175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Manhattan Beach Middle rank in California?
Lincoln Elementary is 383rd of 5,693 and Manhattan Beach Middle is 31st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).