Malibu Middle vs Ready Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 612 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malibu Middle
Malibu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
Ready Springs Elementary
Penn Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students
| Measure | Malibu Middle Malibu, California | Ready Springs Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 1,334 | #502 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1939 of 15,369 | #8945 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 256 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Malibu | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 44.0).
- •Malibu Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 56.9%).
- •Malibu Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.6).
- •Malibu Middle is the larger school with 256 students compared with 255.
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 Middle better than Ready Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 44.0 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 Middle and Ready Springs Elementary?
About 612 km in a straight line, between Malibu and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu Middle: 256. Ready Springs Elementary: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu Middle and Ready Springs Elementary rank in California?
Malibu Middle is 110th of 1,334 and Ready Springs Elementary is 502nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).