Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,806 students in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, which is ranked #105 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
684 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,656 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
55%
# Black Students
564 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
4,247 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
48%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
618 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
694
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
519
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
549
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
612
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
666
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
621
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
680
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
700
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
657
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
738
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
804
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
782
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
784
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,362 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,424 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,806 students.
What is the rank of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is ranked #105 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
48% of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,424 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 18 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 8,806 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
