Serrano Intermediate

24642 Jeronimo Rd.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serrano Intermediate serves 1,034 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Serrano Intermediate's student population of 1,034 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,034 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Serrano Intermediate is 0.68, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
50%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
40%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
38%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Serrano Intermediate?
1,034 students attend Serrano Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Serrano Intermediate students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Serrano Intermediate?
Serrano Intermediate has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Serrano Intermediate offer ?
Serrano Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Serrano Intermediate part of?
Serrano Intermediate is part of Saddleback Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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