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Elementary Schools in Malibu, California: Malibu schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 55.3/100

Malibu, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 10.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Webster Elementary at 63/100, where 43.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Malibu schools average 37.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.6
47.5 – 63.0
Avg Exceeded %
37.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.8%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Solid
55.3/100
37.7%+10.4
High1Solid
63.7/100
29.4%+20.0
Middle1Solid
55.8/100
28.1%+13.1

How Malibu schools compare

Malibu has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 10.4 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Webster Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 43.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Malibu schools average 37.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Malibu averages 19.8% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Malibu

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Malibu

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Malibu High
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
29.4%Solid
64/100
2Webster Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
63/100
3Malibu Middle
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
28.1%Solid
56/100
4Malibu Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base
32.3%Developing
47/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Malibu

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Our Lady of Malibu School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 101 students
7:1Private
Sycamore School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 35 students
6:1Private
Mckinna Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 16 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Malibu

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Malibu good?
Malibu's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3/100, which is 10.4 points above the state average. 37.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Malibu?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Malibu is Webster Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 43.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Malibu schools compare to the state average?
Malibu elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.3/100 — 10.4 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 37.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Malibu?
Malibu has 2 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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