Elementary Schools in Manhattan Beach, California
5 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Manhattan Beach schools compare
Manhattan Beach's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 78.1 — 32.5 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 75.6 to 80.5, a 5.0-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary with a composite of 80.5 and 71.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Manhattan Beach schools average 62.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in Manhattan Beach averages 3.1%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.