10851 E. Lampson Ave.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate serves 567 students in grades 7-8.
Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate's student population of 567 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
41%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
6%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?

567 students attend Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate?

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate offer ?

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate part of?

Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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