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#4776 of 9,539 schools in CA
Malibu Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Monica-malibu Unified · Malibu, CA
A Santa Monica-malibu Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6955 Fernhill Dr., Malibu, CA 90265
- Math 61% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malibu Elementary score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 61% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malibu Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malibu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$191,080
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
71.4%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Dume SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.6 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Edison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
| Franklin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 612 | Compare → |
| Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Monica-malibu Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malibu Elementary is listed in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malibu Elementary
Malibu Elementary is a public elementary school in Malibu, CA, part of Santa Monica-malibu Unified, serving approximately 191 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,776 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malibu Elementary
What grades does Malibu Elementary serve?
Malibu Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Malibu Elementary?
Malibu Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malibu Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malibu Elementary is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Malibu Elementary rank in CA?
Malibu Elementary ranks #4,776 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Malibu Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Malibu Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Malibu Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malibu Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malibu Elementary a charter school?
No, Malibu Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malibu Elementary a Title I school?
No, Malibu Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malibu Elementary?
16.8% of students at Malibu Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (310) 457-9370
- Area population (ZIP 90265)
- 15,914
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 50.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90265; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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