Malibu Elementary vs Mendocino K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 738 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malibu Elementary
Malibu · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students
Mendocino K-8
Mendocino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
| Measure | Malibu Elementary Malibu, California | Mendocino K-8 Mendocino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #479 of 5,693 | #2088 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7139 of 50,301 | #27406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 242 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Malibu | Mendocino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 46.7).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 68.5%).
- •Mendocino K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.2).
- •Malibu Elementary is the larger school with 242 students compared with 241.
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 Malibu Elementary better than Mendocino K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 46.7 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 Malibu Elementary and Mendocino K-8?
About 738 km in a straight line, between Malibu and Mendocino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu Elementary: 242. Mendocino K-8: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu Elementary and Mendocino K-8 rank in California?
Malibu Elementary is 479th of 5,693 and Mendocino K-8 is 2088th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).