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Redondo Beach Unified.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Redondo Beach Unified—and look beyond a single district average.

Redondo Union HighTulita ElementaryAlta Vista ElementaryBirney ElementaryMadison ElementaryBeryl Heights ElementaryJefferson ElementaryLincoln ElementaryAdams MiddleWashington ElementaryParras (Nick G.) MiddlePatricia Dreizler Continuation HighRedondo Beach UnifiedN ↑
12 schools mapped · Location contextOpen map →
Census district boundary
The K–12 path at a glance
Elementary8 schools
avg 66.4/1008 Strong
Middle2 schools
avg 54.9/1001 Strong, 1 Solid
High2 schools
avg 55.6/1002 Strong

Each level is scored on its own scale — elementary, middle, and high are never ranked against each other.

Stage 1 of 3

The elementary years

The elementary schools average 66.4/100 — 27.5 points above the state average, with 8 of 8 in the Strong band.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

8 elementary schools span 14 points around an average of 66.4.

The strength

Tulita Elementary (74/100) holds the Strong band — 52.4% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 48.5%. 1 school here ranks as a Growth Engine — returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide.

The catch

What these numbers can't see: class sizes, arts, teacher turnover, how a hallway feels at 8 a.m. Strong scores are the start of the question, not the answer.

Tulita Elementary
High Ceiling
96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Birney Elementary
Building Momentum
93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100

All 8 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

Stage 2 of 3

The middle years

The middle schools average 54.9/100 — 16.4 points above the state average, with 1 of 2 in the Strong band.

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2 middle schools span 14 points around an average of 54.9.

The strength

Adams Middle (62/100) holds the Strong band — 38.9% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 36.1%.

The catch

Only 2 campuses at this level — one school's year moves every number in this chapter.

Adams Middle
Solid Base
89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
75th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100

Middle school detail in the appendix →

Stage 3 of 3

The high school years

One school defines the top: Redondo Union High sits 41 points clear of the field — the other 1 high schools are a different conversation.

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41 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 2 high schools — the average hides more than it tells.

1 continuation/alternative school not plotted — it ranks within its own class, not on this statewide axis.

The strength

Redondo Union High (76/100) holds the Strong band — 36.4% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 19.4%. 1 school classifies as Strong All-Around — no weak dimension we measure.

The catch

41 points separate the top and bottom high schools — the district average won't predict the school in front of you.

Redondo Union High
Strong All-Around
93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
94th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 35/100

High school detail in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

Compare schools at your child’s level before deciding on an address. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is Tulita Elementary at 74/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

No charters or magnets among the ranked schools here, so the main lever is an intra-district transfer — California districts run them on their own windows and criteria. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, ask the district office for this year's dates.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — 1 campus here ranks as Growth Engine, its returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring run through the district:

Tulita Elementary 96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100Adams Middle 89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100Redondo Union High 93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100

Top scorers at each level — not necessarily one zoned sequence. Confirm feeder patterns and enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Redondo Beach Unified has 12 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

Explore elementary →
Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

8 comparable schools · average 66.4/100 · range 59.8–74.1

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 54.9/100 · range 48.0–61.8

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

1 comparable schools · average 76.0/100 · range 76.0–76.0

Explore Redondo Beach Unified by place.

Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Redondo Beach Unifiedthis district65.2 / 10011Redondo Union High—
Torrance Unified61.0 / 10029Walteria Elementary2.1 mi
Manhattan Beach Unified80.6 / 1007Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary2.3 mi
El Segundo Unified74.3 / 1004El Segundo High5.1 mi
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified73.7 / 10015Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary5.5 mi
Culver City Unified59.8 / 1002El Marino Elementary9.7 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Redondo Beach Unified

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Redondo Beach Unified · 8 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Tulita Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100
Alta Vista Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified High Ceiling
52.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Birney Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Building Momentum
54.7%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Growth Engine
45.4%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 66/100
Beryl Heights Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
44.1%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
Jefferson Elementary
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
48.9%90th percentile · StrongScope Score 64/100

Middle schools in Redondo Beach Unified · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Adams Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
38.9%89th percentile · StrongScope Score 62/100
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
Redondo Beach Unified Solid Base
33.4%75th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100

High schools in Redondo Beach Unified · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Redondo Union High
Redondo Beach Unified Strong All-Around
36.4%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 76/100
Patricia Dreizler Continuation High
Redondo Beach Unified continuation high school
2.3%94th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 35/100
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Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Redondo Beach Unified spent $15,012 per student in FY 2024–25 — $5,479 less than the median California district ($20,491), about 27% lower. About 67 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction67%
  • Instruction support8%
  • Student services8%
  • Administration9%
  • Buildings & maintenance8%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$67,023–$120,343
Teaching staff472 · FTE
District enrollment9,803 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 25.1% · White 42.2% · Black 3.2% · Asian 11.3% · Other 18.2%
Free/reduced lunch18% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

Explore the next stage, then verify the schools available for your address.

These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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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.

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 12 schoolsMethodology · Download this data (CSV)

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Redondo Beach Unified?
This SchoolScope directory lists 12 public schools in Redondo Beach Unified with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Redondo Beach Unified?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Tulita Elementary (74/100). Middle: Adams Middle (62/100). High: Redondo Union High (76/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Redondo Beach Unified guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.