Ridgecrest Intermediate
Tel:
(310)544-2747
- Ridgecrest Intermediate serves 910 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ridgecrest Intermediate placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Ridgecrest Intermediate places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ridgecrest Intermediate's student population of 910 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 910 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ridgecrest Intermediate is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ridgecrest Intermediate is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #449 out of 9584 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 49% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ridgecrest Intermediate is Palos Verdes Peninsula High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palos Verdes Intermediate (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Soleado Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Palos Verdes Soleado Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 467 students
0.8 miles
27800 Longhill Dr.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)377-6854 0.8 K-5 467 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Grades: 9-12 | 2348 students
0.9 miles
27118 Silver Spur Rd.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310)377-4888 0.9 9-12 2348 - Palos Verdes Peninsula Rancho Del Mar High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 58 students
1.1 miles
38 Crest Rd. W.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310)377-6691 1.1 10-12 58 - Rancho Palos Verdes Cornerstone At Pedregal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 409 students
1.4 miles
6069 Groveoak Pl.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)378-0324 1.4 K-5 409 - Rancho Palos Verdes Silver Spur Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 540 students
1.4 miles
5500 Ironwood St.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310)378-5011 1.4 K-5 540
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