Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate vs. Serrano Intermediate
Should you attend Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate or Serrano Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Serrano Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades 7-8, Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 977 students in grades 7-8, Serrano Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,041 students
977 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1320 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2297 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
550
480
Grade 8 Students
491
497
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
13%
% Hispanic
27%
41%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
48%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
