Malibu Middle
Malibu, CA · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Grades 6-8
244th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
Malibu Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Malibu Middle 244th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2022 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Malibu Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 245 students tested
Malibu Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 247 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2019
| Group | Trend | 2019 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 75.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.8% | 12.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Malibu Middle
Typical home value $3.19M in zip 90265 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Malibu Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lindero Canyon MiddleLas Virgenes Unified · 9.4 mi away235th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 56% - 10Arthur E. Wright MiddleLas Virgenes Unified · 10.4 mi away92nd of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 71% - 8Colina MiddleConejo Valley Unified · 11 mi away321st of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 48% - 10Medea Creek MiddleOak Park Unified · 11.7 mi away72nd of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 71% - 8Redwood MiddleConejo Valley Unified · 12.2 mi away293rd of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 47% - 7Sequoia MiddleConejo Valley Unified · 12.3 mi away432nd of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 43% - 9Los Cerritos MiddleConejo Valley Unified · 12.6 mi away169th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 62% - 9Alice C. Stelle MiddleLas Virgenes Unified · 14.7 mi away245th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Malibu Middle in?
Malibu Middle is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district in Malibu, California.
Is Malibu Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Malibu Middle 244th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Malibu Middle?
White 75%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 5%, Two or more races 4% (247 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Malibu Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90265 is $3.19M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.