Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is located in Santa Monica, CA and includes 17 schools that serve 11,591 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District spends $10,660 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the CA state average being 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District serves 11% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.