Manhattan Beach Middle vs Wiseburn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Wiseburn Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
| Measure | Manhattan Beach Middle Manhattan Beach, California | Wiseburn Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 1,334 | #178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #942 of 15,369 | #3206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,175 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 63% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Beach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 70.7).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 78%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 37.7%).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.5).
- •Manhattan Beach Middle is the larger school with 1,175 students compared with 953.
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 Wiseburn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Beach Middle ranks higher (83.6 vs 70.7 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 Wiseburn Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Beach Middle: 1,175. Wiseburn Middle: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Beach Middle and Wiseburn Middle rank in California?
Manhattan Beach Middle is 31st of 1,334 and Wiseburn Middle is 178th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).