What grades does Parras Middle School serve?

Parras Middle School serves students in 6th through 8th grade. It primarily draws students from the South Redondo Beach elementary schools including Alta Vista, Beryl Heights, and Tulita.

What recent improvements has Parras Middle School received?

Parras received major IT upgrades in 2025 as part of the RBUSD Measure S bond, including new security cameras, phone systems, PA system, and synchronized clocks.

What high school do Parras Middle School students attend?

Parras Middle School students feed into Redondo Union High School (RUHS), the comprehensive high school in RBUSD.

Middle School · RBUSD

Parras Middle School

Parras Middle School serves South Redondo Beach 6th through 8th graders and is known for its robotics program, Invention Convention, and expanded Career & Technical Education offerings. The school recently received major IT upgrades through the Measure S bond.

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

1,031

GreatSchools

7/10

Type

Traditional

Contact & Location

How to reach Parras Middle School

Address

200 North Lucia Avenue

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

South Redondo Beach (Lucia Avenue / near Riviera Village)

Phone

(310) 798-8616

Fax: (310) 798-8620

Principal

Kathleen Shaw

kshaw@rbusd.org

Website

www.parrasmiddle.org →

Programs & Academics

What Parras Middle School offers

·Robotics program
·Invention Convention
·Career & Technical Education (CTE)
·Tutorial program
·Wit & Wisdom ELA curriculum
·PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
·Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
·Art, music, and electives

Athletics

Sports & competition

·Intramural sports
·Interscholastic athletics

Awards & Recognition

Honors

★U.S. Department of Education Gold Ribbon School
★California Distinguished School
★U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Key Highlights

What makes Parras Middle School stand out

→Strong STEM focus with robotics and Invention Convention programs
→New IT infrastructure (security cameras, phones, PA system, clocks) via Measure S bond in 2025
→Located near Riviera Village — walkable South Redondo Beach neighborhood

District

Part of RBUSD

Parras Middle School is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, which serves 9,484 students across 12 schools. RBUSD is ranked #5 in California by Niche. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D..

After 8th grade, all Parras Middle School students attend Redondo Union High School, the district's sole comprehensive high school.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What grades does Parras Middle School serve?: Parras Middle School serves students in 6th through 8th grade. It primarily draws students from the South Redondo Beach elementary schools including Alta Vista, Beryl Heights, and Tulita.
What is Parras Middle School known for?: Parras is particularly known for its robotics program, annual Invention Convention, and expanded Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school also has a strong intramural sports program.
What recent improvements has Parras Middle School received?: Parras received major IT upgrades in 2025 as part of the RBUSD Measure S bond, including new security cameras, phone systems, PA system, and synchronized clocks.
What high school do Parras Middle School students attend?: Parras Middle School students feed into Redondo Union High School (RUHS), the comprehensive high school in RBUSD.