Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Malibu Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Point Dume Elementary serves the southwest part of Malibu, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malibu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Malibu Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
242 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Malibu Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malibu Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
14%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
76%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malibu Elementary School's ranking?
Malibu Elementary School is ranked #1459 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Malibu Elementary School often compared to?
Malibu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Malibu Elementary School?
242 students attend Malibu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Malibu Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malibu Elementary School?
Malibu Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Malibu Elementary School offer ?
Malibu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Malibu Elementary School part of?
Malibu Elementary School is part of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Malibu Elementary School located?
Malibu Elementary School is located in the Central Malibu neighborhood of Malibu, CA.
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