Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridgecrest Intermediate's student population of 878 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ridgecrest Intermediate is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ridgecrest Intermediate often compared to?
Ridgecrest Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Miraleste Intermediate, Palos Verdes Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgecrest Intermediate?
878 students attend Ridgecrest Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ridgecrest Intermediate students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgecrest Intermediate?
Ridgecrest Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ridgecrest Intermediate offer ?
Ridgecrest Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ridgecrest Intermediate part of?
Ridgecrest Intermediate is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.
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