Opal Robinson Elementary

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Opal Robinson Elementary is a top-performing public elementary school in Manhattan Beach, California, serving 283 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Manhattan Beach Unified School District, which is ranked 27th out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Opal Robinson Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in California, ranking within the top 5% of all elementary schools in the state for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 71st out of 5,862 California elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Students at Opal Robinson outperform their peers at the district and state levels in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, with 86.75% and 88.08% of students proficient or better, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also exceptional, with 72.88% of students proficient or better.

Opal Robinson Elementary's academic performance is consistently higher than the nearby schools within the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, as well as the Redondo Beach Unified School District and Hermosa Beach City Elementary District. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Opal Robinson's ELA/Literacy proficiency rate of 86.75% was higher than the rates of Pacific Elementary (88.17%), Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary (84.1%), and Meadows Avenue Elementary (82.27%) within the same district. The school's exceptional performance has been remarkably consistent over the years, with only minor fluctuations in its statewide ranking and proficiency rates.


Detail:

Public K-5

 80 Morningside Dr.
       Manhattan Beach, CA  90266-6562


(310) 318-5120

District: Manhattan Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,181 Help


Students who attend Opal Robinson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manhattan Beach Middle
High:    Mira Costa High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.5%
Two or more races:
17.0%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Opal Robinson Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Opal Robinson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Student population at Opal Robinson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), two or more races (17%), Hispanic (13.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Opal Robinson Elementary is 21.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Opal Robinson Elementary is $12,181. 2 elementary schools in the Manhattan Beach Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Opal Robinson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Opal Robinson Elementary 71st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Opal Robinson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Manhattan Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Manhattan Beach Unified 27th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Opal Robinson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Opal Robinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 99.49 6th 4809 99.9%
2005 98.66 21st 4822 99.6%
2006 98.91 9th 4818 99.8%
2007 97.84 60th 5113 98.8%
2008 98.73 5th 5113 99.9%
2009 97.20 44th 5193 99.2%
2010 96.70 46th 5314 99.1%
2011 95.73 74th 5377 98.6%
2012 95.79 47th 5390 99.1%
2013 96.17 53rd 5530 99.0%
2015 98.77 32nd 5611 99.4%
2016 98.42 32nd 5614 99.4%
2017 97.12 165th 5692 97.1%
2018 98.72 25th 5662 99.6%
2019 98.48 37th 5789 99.4%
2022 98.71 42nd 5883 99.3%
2023 97.38 155th 5874 97.4%
2024 98.15 71st 5862 98.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Opal Robinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.58 111th 5413 97.9%
2019 98.50 14th 5492 99.7%
2022 98.38 38th 5635 99.3%
2023 96.30 180th 5617 96.8%
2024 97.72 67th 5605 98.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Opal Robinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.19 6th 5431 99.9%
2019 97.21 106th 5510 98.1%
2022 98.38 50th 5663 99.1%
2023 97.36 118th 5650 97.9%
2024 97.70 80th 5636 98.6%
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Rank History for White students at Opal Robinson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.05 15th 2737 99.5%
2019 93.87 15th 2834 99.5%
2022 91.62 63rd 2726 97.7%
2023 92.19 46th 2662 98.3%
2024 89.15 112th 2647 95.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Opal Robinson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 259 4 19 14 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 315 3 23 16 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1999 319 1 22 18 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 320 0 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 324 0 17 19 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2002 309 4 25 25 3 n/a n/a 8 374
2003 309 4 25 25 3 n/a n/a 8 374
2004 302 1 8 11 0 n/a n/a 58 380
2005 299 0 7 8 0 n/a n/a 61 375
2006 284 0 11 3 0 n/a n/a 77 375
2007 299 0 14 8 2 n/a n/a 47 370
2008 318 n/a 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 313 1 16 1 0 0 69 0 400
2010 316 1 29 33 0 1 28 0 408
2011 316 2 44 25 0 0 28 0 415
2012 296 2 33 32 0 0 42 0 405
2013 309 3 37 40 1 0 60 0 450
2014 299 4 43 40 0 2 60 0 448
2015 282 3 49 30 0 1 51 0 416
2016 278 2 46 37 0 1 44 0 408
2017 286 1 37 45 0 0 53 0 422
2018 260 0 38 36 0 1 49 0 384
2019 248 0 40 39 0 0 58 0 385
2020 226 1 46 37 0 0 62 0 372
2021 180 1 39 32 2 0 53 0 307
2022 152 1 30 30 2 0 46 0 261
2023 160 0 32 39 2 2 48 0 283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Opal Robinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 296 13.5 21.9 3.7
1998 357 17.5 20.4 5.3
1999 360 19.5 18.5 4.4
2000 357 19.7 18.1 5
2001 361 19.7 18.3 2.8
2002 374 19.6 19.1 2.5
2003 374 19.6 19.1 2.5
2004 380 19.2 19.8 0.9
2005 375 18.8 19.9 1.3
2006 375 19.3 19.4 1.3
2007 370 19.0 19.5 0.6
2008 335 21.2 15.8 0
2009 400 20.0 19.2 0.3
2010 408 19.6 20.7 0.2
2011 415 n/a n/a 0
2012 405 9.0 45.0 n/a
2013 450 17.0 26.4 0.7
2014 448 17.7 25.2 0
2015 416 17.0 24.4 0.7
2016 408 17.0 24.0 1.7
2017 422 18.0 23.4 1.7
2018 384 16.0 24.0 2.6
2019 385 15.0 25.6 2.1
2020 372 n/a n/a 4.3
2021 307 13.0 23.6 4.2
2022 261 12.2 21.3 3.1
2023 283 13.0 21.7 4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Opal Robinson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 296 13.5 21.9 3.7
1998 357 17.5 20.4 5.3
1999 360 19.5 18.5 4.4
2000 357 19.7 18.1 5
2001 361 19.7 18.3 2.8
2002 374 19.6 19.1 2.5
2003 374 19.6 19.1 2.5
2004 380 19.2 19.8 0.9
2005 375 18.8 19.9 1.3
2006 375 19.3 19.4 1.3
2007 370 19.0 19.5 0.6
2008 335 21.2 15.8 0
2009 400 20.0 19.2 0.3
2010 408 19.6 20.7 0.2
2011 415 n/a n/a 0
2012 405 9.0 45.0 n/a
2013 450 17.0 26.4 0.7
2014 448 17.7 25.2 0
2015 416 17.0 24.4 0.7
2016 408 17.0 24.0 1.7
2017 422 18.0 23.4 1.7
2018 384 16.0 24.0 2.6
2019 385 15.0 25.6 2.1
2020 372 n/a n/a 4.3
2021 307 13.0 23.6 4.2
2022 261 12.2 21.3 3.1
2023 283 13.0 21.7 4.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
201353.0%3.0%2.0%42.0%73.0%88.0%59.0%79.0%65.0%
201488.0%9.0%0.0%3.0%91.0%88.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%
201592.0%2.0%2.0%4.0%94.0%92.0%94.0%96.0%94.0%
201690.0%5.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%92.0%95.0%95.0%93.0%
201795.0%0.0%2.0%3.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%
201893.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202098.3%1.7%0.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202187.7%0.0%5.3%89.5%89.5%93.0%93.0%93.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Opal Robinson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,180

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Opal Robinson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 37th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 155th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Opal Robinson Elementary)83.869.1
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)82.484.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Opal Robinson Elementary)89.788.1
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)84.888.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Opal Robinson Elementary)92.988.1
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)8486.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Opal Robinson Elementary)96.486.7
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)86.187.3
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Opal Robinson Elementary)96.895.7
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Manhattan Beach Unified)8887.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Opal Robinson Elementary)90.384.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manhattan Beach Unified)82.984.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Opal Robinson Elementary)7981.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Manhattan Beach Unified)76.572.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.2
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students385283
 26.5%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian4032
 20%
Hispanic3939
Pacific Islander02
White248160
 35.5%
Two or More Races5848
 17.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.1%4.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Opal Robinson Elementary are 57% White, 17% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Opal Robinson Elementary.

Students who attend Opal Robinson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manhattan Beach Middle
High : Mira Costa High

Yes! Opal Robinson Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 71st of 5862 California elementary schools.


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