MBUSD Among Best School Districts In CA, New Ranking Says

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Manhattan Beach Unified School District ranked among the best in California in Niche's 20205 Best Schools and Districts rankings released Monday.

MBUSD ranked fifth in the list of 300 California school districts that earned a mention in Niche's ranking. The school district earned a letter grade of A+. Grades in specific categories were:

• Academics: A+
• Teachers: A-
• Clubs and activities: A
• Sports: A
• Resources and facilities: B+
• Diversity: B
• College prep: A+
• Administration: B
• Food: B-

The school district, which has 5,927 students, has a student-teacher ratio of 24 to 1, according to Niche. According to state test scores, 73 percent of students are proficient in math and 82 percent are proficient in reading.

Niche's rankings combine rankings from current students, alumni and parents with quantitative data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education. This year's rankings include data for 11,000 school districts in the country, including more than 93,000 public schools and 30,000 private schools.

“Developing and publishing these lists is one of my favorite things we do at Niche, because it’s all about making a big decision easier and less stressful,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche. “Choosing the right school for our children can have a real ripple effect on their lives — from career path and earning potential to how they’ll contribute to society. Our annual K-12 rankings empower families to make informed decisions and help lay a strong foundation for their children’s futures.”

To read Niche's full report on Manhattan Beach Unified School District, click here.