- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malibu, CA
Malibu Middle
Federal NCES profile for Malibu Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063570014384
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malibu Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Malibu · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for California
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Malibu Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malibu Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Malibu, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570014384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Malibu Middle held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063570014384 · Malibu, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Malibu Middle held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Malibu Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- Grant Elementa 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- This school 256
Malibu Middle
256 students
What this shows Malibu Middle reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malibu Middle compares
Malibu Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 79% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in California - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Malibu Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malibu Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malibu Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malibu Middle
How many students attend Malibu Middle?
Malibu Middle has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malibu, CA. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malibu Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Malibu Middle is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malibu Middle?
11.8% of students at Malibu Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malibu Middle?
The largest demographic group at Malibu Middle is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Malibu, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malibu Middle?
Malibu Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Malibu Middle rank among public schools in Malibu?
By Resource Investment Index, Malibu Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Malibu, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Malibu Middle, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.