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#1483 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 16% in state

Opal Robinson Elementary

Elementary School · Manhattan Beach Unified · Manhattan Beach, CA

A Manhattan Beach Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

325 South Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

  • Math 89% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 87% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency86.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+42.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+44 pts
Overall Proficiency87% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.9:1
District spending per student$18,115

Students at Opal Robinson Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency89%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency87%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 88% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2022
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2024
Math
89%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

6.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Opal Robinson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 82Very Walkable
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,692/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manhattan Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$193,904

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,492/mo

College educated

79%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90266; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Pacific ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7K–50.8 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Manhattan Beach Unified

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$18,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Opal Robinson Elementary is listed in Manhattan Beach Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Opal Robinson Elementary

Opal Robinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Manhattan Beach, CA, part of Manhattan Beach Unified, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,483 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Opal Robinson Elementary

What grades does Opal Robinson Elementary serve?

Opal Robinson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Opal Robinson Elementary?

Opal Robinson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Opal Robinson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Opal Robinson Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Opal Robinson Elementary rank in CA?

Opal Robinson Elementary ranks #1,483 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Opal Robinson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Opal Robinson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Opal Robinson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Opal Robinson Elementary has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Opal Robinson Elementary a charter school?

No, Opal Robinson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Opal Robinson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Opal Robinson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opal Robinson Elementary?

6.6% of students at Opal Robinson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Area population (ZIP 90266)
34,584
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90266; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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