Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,630 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.
51爆料s 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
17 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
8,630 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
452 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, which is ranked #106 of all 1,930 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.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
17 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
684 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,594 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
56%
# Black Students
565 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
4,118 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
48%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
623 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
702
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
558
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
528
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
556
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
610
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
670
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
618
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
695
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
697
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
676
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
732
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
791
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
797
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,981 is higher than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,289 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$267 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$374 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,981
$19,942
Spending / Student
$43,289
$18,366
Best Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2400 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-2814
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3602 Winter Canyon
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 456-6494
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-0941
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 California Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 393-9227
Grades: 6-8
| 884 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2402 Virginia Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-0335
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-0335
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #77.
Malibu High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
30215 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Grades: 9-12
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Santa Monica High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 395-3204
Grades: 9-12
| 2,573 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5011
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5011
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 396-2640
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #1111.
Malibu Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30237 Morning View Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #1212.
Malibu Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6955 Fernhill Dr.
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Malibu, CA 90265
(310) 457-9370
Grades: K-5
| 191 students
Rank: #1313.
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1414.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1515.
John Muir Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
1651 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 450-8338
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 450-8338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District manages 17 public schools serving 8,630 students.
What is the rank of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District?
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is ranked #106 out of 1,930 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 $43,289 is higher than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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