Redondo Beach Unified
Redondo Beach Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 67.2/100 — 23.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redondo Union High at 76/100, where 36.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,104 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.4%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 71.2 | 8 | 48.5% | 7.0% |
| Middle | 62.7 | 2 | 36.1% | 8.5% |
| High | 55.6 | 2 | 19.4% | 13.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Redondo Beach Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Redondo Beach Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 71.2.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 40.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 8.4%, 9.8pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Redondo Union High leads the district at 76 with 36.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Redondo Beach Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Redondo Beach Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Redondo Beach Unified spends $11,104 per student in current expenditures — $3,710 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (8)
Redondo Beach Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.2 — 27.4 points above the state average of 43.8. 5 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Tulita Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 52.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulita Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 76 | 52.4% | 79.1% | +6.1pp | 7.9% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Birney Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 74 | 54.7% | 80.4% | -0.8pp | 3.9% | 0.5% |
| 3 | Alta Vista Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 73 | 52.4% | 76.7% | -11.3pp | 9.4% | 0.7% |
| 4 | Lincoln Elementary Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling | 73 | 51.1% | 75.8% | -11.7pp | 7.5% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Jefferson Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 70 | 48.9% | 78.8% | -11.0pp | 8.0% | 0.8% |
| 6 | Madison Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | 45.4% | 65.9% | +3.7pp | 7.4% | 0.3% |
| 7 | Beryl Heights Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Growth Engine | 69 | 44.1% | 71.6% | +5.6pp | 6.3% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Washington Elementary Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | 39.0% | 69.6% | +1.3pp | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Middle Schools (2)
Redondo Beach Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 62.7 — 22.2 points above the state average of 40.5.
Growth averages -5.9pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring middle school is Adams Middle with a Scope Score of 67 and 38.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams Middle Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 67 | 38.9% | 68.6% | -3.2pp | 7.5% | 2.0% |
| 2 | Parras (Nick G.) Middle Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base | 59 | 33.4% | 65.6% | -8.6pp | 9.4% | 3.0% |
High Schools (2)
Redondo Beach Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.6 — 8.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 2 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 76 and 36.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redondo Union High Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 76 | 36.4% | 63.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Patricia Dreizler Continuation High Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 2.3% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 4.8% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Redondo Beach Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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