Schools in 90265 — Malibu, California: 90265 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90265 has 4 ranked schools in Malibu, averaging a Scope Score of 57.5/100 — 12.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 47.5 to 63.7, a 16.3-point spread.
How 90265 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Malibu High with a Scope Score of 64 and 29.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 33.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90265 averages 21.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90265 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90265 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90265 | Malibu | 4 | Solid 57.5/100 | — |
| 90266 | Manhattan Beach | 7 | Strong 81.8/100 | +24.3 |
| 90262 | Lynwood | 16 | Developing 39.7/100 | -17.8 |
| 90260 | Lawndale | 13 | Developing 43.3/100 | -14.2 |
| 90270 | Maywood | 6 | Developing 48.4/100 | -9.1 |
| 90272 | Pacific Palisades | 3 | Solid 67.0/100 | +9.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90265
Hidden gems: 1 school in 90265 is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90265
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malibu High Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 29.4% | Solid 64/100 |
| 2 | Webster Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Growth Engine | 43.1% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Malibu Middle Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 28.1% | Solid 56/100 |
| 4 | Malibu Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base | 32.3% | Developing 47/100 |
Schools in 90265 on the map
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.
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