Malibu Elementary vs Thalia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.0 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
Thalia Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
| Measure | Malibu Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Thalia Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 1,142 | #468 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #5316 of 50,301 | #8292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 85% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malibu Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 74.5).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 79%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 77.6%).
- •Malibu Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Thalia Elementary is the larger school with 590 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 Thalia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Malibu Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 74.5 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 Thalia Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malibu Elementary: 398. Thalia Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malibu Elementary and Thalia Elementary rank in Virginia?
Malibu Elementary is 349th of 1,142 and Thalia Elementary is 468th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).