Holtville Middle vs Malibu Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 348 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holtville Middle
Holtville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
Malibu Middle
Malibu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
| Measure | Holtville Middle Holtville, California | Malibu Middle Malibu, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,334 | #110 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8809 of 15,369 | #1939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Holtville | Malibu |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 44.6).
- •Malibu Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Malibu Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Holtville Middle is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 Holtville Middle better than Malibu Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 44.6 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 Holtville Middle and Malibu Middle?
About 348 km in a straight line, between Holtville and Malibu in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holtville Middle: 257. Malibu Middle: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holtville Middle and Malibu Middle rank in California?
Holtville Middle is 490th of 1,334 and Malibu Middle is 110th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).