Miraleste Intermediate

29323 Palos Verdes Dr. E.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Miraleste Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miraleste Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Miraleste Intermediate's student population of 799 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
799 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Miraleste Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miraleste Intermediate is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miraleste Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
24%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
45%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Miraleste Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miraleste Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miraleste Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miraleste Intermediate's ranking?
Miraleste Intermediate is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Miraleste Intermediate often compared to?
Miraleste Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Miraleste Intermediate?
799 students attend Miraleste Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Miraleste Intermediate students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miraleste Intermediate?
Miraleste Intermediate has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Miraleste Intermediate offer ?
Miraleste Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miraleste Intermediate part of?
Miraleste Intermediate is part of Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District.

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Spring Break Spirit Week (Events)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break Spirit Week (Events)
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break Spirit Week (Events)
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Spirit Week (Events)
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break Spirit Week (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 799 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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