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Redondo Beach Unified: Redondo Beach Unified schools score 19.9 points above the state average. The trajectory from grade 3 to 5 falls 2.3 points.

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 64.7/100

Redondo Beach Unified has 12 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 64.7/100 — 19.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Tulita Elementary at 79/100, where 52.4% 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 8.3%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.5
32.1 – 78.6
Avg Exceeded %
41.6%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementarySolid
69.9/100
848.5%7.0%
MiddleSolid
58.0/100
236.1%8.4%
HighSolid
50.5/100
219.4%13.1%

Redondo Beach Unified's elementary schools average 69.9/100 — 25.1 points above the state average with a −2.3pp declining trajectory.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Redondo Beach Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
69.9
avg score · 8 schools
Tulita Elementary
Strong
79/100
Madison Elementary
Strong
71/100
+5 more elementary schools
Middle
58.0
avg score · 2 schools
High
50.5
avg score · 2 schools

District Analysis

Redondo Beach Unified has 12 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 64.7/100 — 19.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Redondo Beach Unified's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 69.9.

District-wide elementary growth averages -2.3pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — a declining trend worth examining school by school.

Score range of 46.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 8.3%, 9.6pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.2%, near the state average of 1.6%.

Tulita Elementary leads the district at 79 with 52.4% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Redondo Beach Unified

3 High Ceiling3 Strong All-Around2 Solid Base1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
25.1%
White
42.2%
Asian
11.3%
Black
3.2%
Other
18.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13%
Economic need indicator · district avg

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,104
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
9,803
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 13.9%
$9,746 → $11,104
Spending Efficiency
5.83
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 67%Support 31%Other 2%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$67,023–$120,343
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
472
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Redondo Beach Unified

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (8)

Redondo Beach Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 69.9 — 25.1 points above the state average of 44.8. 4 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth averages -2.3pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Tulita Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 52.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%Strong
79/100
2Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%Strong
74/100
3Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
45.4%Strong
71/100
4Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
54.7%Strong
70/100
5Beryl Heights Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Growth Engine
44.1%Solid
69/100
6Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
48.9%Solid
67/100
7Lincoln Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
51.1%Solid
66/100
8Washington Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
39.0%Solid
64/100

Middle Schools (2)

Redondo Beach Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.0 — 15.3 points above the state average of 42.6.

Growth averages -5.9pp district-wide — a declining trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring middle school is Adams Middle with a Scope Score of 63 and 38.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Adams Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
38.9%Solid
63/100
2Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
33.4%Solid
52/100

High Schools (2)

Redondo Beach Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 50.5 — 6.8 points above the state average of 43.7.

The highest-scoring high school is Redondo Union High with a Scope Score of 69 and 36.4% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
36.4%Solid
69/100
2Patricia Dreizler Continuation High
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Developing
32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Redondo Beach Unified a good school district?
Redondo Beach Unified has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.7/100, which is 19.9 points above the state average. 41.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Redondo Beach Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Redondo Beach Unified is Tulita Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 52.4% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Redondo Beach Unified spend per student?
Redondo Beach Unified spends $11,104 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Redondo Beach Unified?
Teacher salaries in Redondo Beach Unified range from $67,023–$120,343 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.