Cresson Elementary vs Malibu Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresson Elementary
Norwalk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
243 students
Malibu Elementary
Malibu · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
| Measure | Cresson Elementary Norwalk, California | Malibu Elementary Malibu, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2073 of 5,693 | #479 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27203 of 50,301 | #7139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 243 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Norwalk | Malibu |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 46.9).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 82.3%).
- •Cresson Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.2).
- •Cresson Elementary is the larger school with 243 students compared with 242.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cresson Elementary better than Malibu Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 46.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cresson Elementary and Malibu Elementary?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Norwalk and Malibu in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresson Elementary: 243. Malibu Elementary: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresson Elementary and Malibu Elementary rank in California?
Cresson Elementary is 2073rd of 5,693 and Malibu Elementary is 479th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).