Malibu Elementary vs Plaza Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malibu Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Plaza Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,033 students
| Measure | Malibu Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Plaza Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,142 | #104 of 340 |
| National rank | #5316 of 50,301 | #1328 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 1,033 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,033 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 79.4).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Plaza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 68.1%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.7).
- •Plaza Middle is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 398.
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 Plaza Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Middle ranks higher (81.0 vs 79.4 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 Plaza Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu Elementary: 398. Plaza Middle: 1,033. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu Elementary and Plaza Middle rank in Virginia?
Malibu Elementary is 349th of 1,142 and Plaza Middle is 104th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).