Manhattan Beach Middle vs Mira Costa High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Beach Middle
Manhattan Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,175 students
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
| Measure | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach, California | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,334 | #45 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #942 of 15,369 | #1830 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,175 | 2,473 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 2,473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 68% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Beach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 76.6).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 68%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 7%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.7).
- •Mira Costa High is the larger school with 2,473 students compared with 1,175.
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 Manhattan Beach Middle better than Mira Costa High?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Beach Middle ranks higher (83.6 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 Manhattan Beach Middle and Mira Costa High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Beach Middle: 1,175. Mira Costa High: 2,473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Beach Middle and Mira Costa High rank in California?
Manhattan Beach Middle is 31st of 1,334 and Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).