How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Arcadia Unified | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arcadia, California | Santa Monica, California |
| Total Enrollment | 8,818 | 8,820 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Arcadia Unified | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,616 | $24,954 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 36.2% | 8.6% |
| Local Revenue | 54.7% | 85.5% |
Arcadia Unified
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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Arcadia Unified | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.0% | 51.8% |
| African American | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.9% | 29.3% |
| Asian | 64.3% | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.0% | 27.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Arcadia Unified | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 469.9:1 | 262.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.1% | 24.8% |
School Types
Arcadia Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.