Mira Costa High vs Opal Robinson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mira Costa High
Manhattan Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,473 students
Opal Robinson Elementary
Manhattan Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Mira Costa High Manhattan Beach, California | Opal Robinson Elementary Manhattan Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #45 of 1,343 | #39 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1830 of 16,910 | #2375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,473 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 2,473 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 4.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 92% |
| city | Manhattan Beach | Manhattan Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Opal Robinson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 76.6).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 68%).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 7%).
- •Opal Robinson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.7).
- •Mira Costa High is the larger school with 2,473 students compared with 303.
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 Mira Costa High better than Opal Robinson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Opal Robinson Elementary ranks higher (85.2 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 Mira Costa High and Opal Robinson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mira Costa High: 2,473. Opal Robinson Elementary: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mira Costa High and Opal Robinson Elementary rank in California?
Mira Costa High is 45th of 1,343 and Opal Robinson Elementary is 39th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).