the level of education, extra curricular activities and enriched teaching is phenomenal. There was not a dull moment in three years.
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Posted by a parent on 07/17/09
I'm a sixth grader at MBMS and so far I've been loving it here! The choral director is so nice and a great example for us students of what we can be in the future. The band and orchestra are amazing, too. The teachers are so helpful and give us challenging assignments which, as hard as they may be now,
... Read more will definitely help us in the future. There are(and have been) so many field trips planned for us like science camp where us sixth graders had a chance to experience a week of school in cabins on a mountain. Though I've had some trouble fitting in and making friends here, I believe this happens in most middle schools, if not all. MBMS is a great school and I would recommend it to everyone! :) Read less
Posted by a student on 05/03/09
What a fantastic school. From the recently built campus to the great leadership and caring teachers to the strong, involved student body, this is a public middle school that gets it. What's more, my kid ENJOYS school at MBMS (well, maybe not the homework) and is developing stronger study skills with
... Read more the help of his instructors. With assistance from our education foundation, this school is providing an excellent education and a broad variety of experiences to our kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
This is an outstanding school that really knows how to invest in its youths. The school provides and extensive and comprehensive educational curriculum that is far above the rest. The school solicits supplemental funding-such as grants which allows them to provide the children with updated and state
... Read more of the Art equipment. My son has been with the school district for 7 years ( 2 years at this school) and I have been completely satisfied and a supporter of the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/10/08
The school is absolutely terrible. The teachers are no help whatsoever, and its so incredibly easy to get lost in the system.
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Posted by a student on 12/21/07
My 12 year old started at Manhattan Beach Middle School when I transfered with my job to the Los Angeles area. Wanting a school system comparable to the suburban Cleveland system we were used to Manhattan Beach was the area we chose to live. We have since moved back to the Cleveland area, however,
... Read more I can say that the Manhattan Beach Middle School was just as good as what we were used to. There were many extras such as the 'nutrition' break for the students and breakfast for early starters. The only disappointment that I honestly had was that there wasn't any bussing for my student. Curriculum was good, teachers were great and all in all I was pleased. I would choose the same area again if I were to move to the Los Angeles area in the future. I hope this helps. Read less
Manhattan Beach Middle School is an exceptional school. The quality of its academic programs is very high. The school's music program is particularly strong but the art program is not well developed.
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Posted by a parent on 03/31/05
My daughter entered this year (6th grade) so my experieice is limited, however, that being said; I have had in depth converstations with each one of her teachers and there is not a bad one in the bunch! The school provides a good amount of challenge yet keeps the curriculum enjoyable for the students.
... Read more I am impressed at how my daughter has been able to manage the increasing workload and yet she is excited to go to school every day. With nearly 1300 students enrolled, I expected there would be a lot of discord, however, MBMS is more organzied than her former elementary school that had less than 600 students. MBMS was build on a more modern master plan, and it works. The beach location makes it ideal for the kids to expand their P.E. program to include Volleyball, Surfing and much, much more! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/24/04
Wonderful school! MBMS prepares the students for high school with caring, encouraging teachers and administrators. It has a beautiful campus with a very safe environment. The music/band program is unparalleled.
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Manhattan Beach schools — Manhattan Beach Middle School is located at 1501 Redondo Ave, Manhattan Beach CA 90266. 1501 Redondo Ave is in the 90266 ZIP code in Manhattan Beach, CA The school district for Manhattan Beach Middle School is the Manhattan Beach Unified School District. Manhattan Beach Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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