Manhattan Beach Middle

1501 N. Redondo Ave.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

1,197 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Manhattan Beach Middle School (MBMS), located in the heart of Manhattan Beach, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, the campus is known for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The school fosters a rigorous learning environment while emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond academics, MBMS is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and extensive extracurricular opportunities. The school offers a diverse array of programs, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts, robotics, and various student-led clubs that encourage social-emotional growth and community involvement. Supported by an active and dedicated parent community, Manhattan Beach Middle School prides itself on maintaining a supportive, inclusive atmosphere that challenges students to reach their full potential while nurturing their individual interests.

1,197

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manhattan Beach Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	676
Hispanic	170
Black	12
Asian	159
Two or More	178
American Indian	1

White
676 (56.5 %)
Two or More
178 (14.9 %)
Hispanic
170 (14.2 %)
Asian
159 (13.3 %)
Black
12 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Manhattan Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)545-4878
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 398

Grade 7 371

Grade 8 428