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30237 Morning View Drive, Malibu, CA 90265-3616
Summary
Malibu Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
51.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 143/1,204 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 255/1,204 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 256 |
| Low-Income Students | 53 (20.7%) |
| English Learners | 9 (3.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period. Math fell 1.6 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.5% to 77.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.7% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Malibu Middle compare within the district?
Malibu Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Malibu Middle rank in California?
Malibu Middle ranks No. 143 of 1,204 in reading and No. 255 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Malibu Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.8% meet the reading standard and 43.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Malibu Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Malibu Middle is No. 24 in reading and No. 53 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Malibu MiddleThis school | 51.5% | 72.8% |
| Lincoln Middle | 67.8% | 79.3% |
