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Ralston Intermediate

Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary · San Mateo County · 2675 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002-1216

(650) 637-4880

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10/10
#6
Rank 6 out of 1,315
Top 1%
English Language Arts10/10 · #5 · 100th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #8 · 99th percentile
Science10/10 · #8 · 99th percentile

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School Overview

Ralston Intermediate sits in the heart of Belmont, a quiet, family-focused city tucked between San Francisco and Silicon Valley where the hills meet the bay, and it's quietly one of the strongest middle schools in the entire state. Families who prioritize rigorous academics will find a lot to love here — the school consistently performs at the very top in English, math, and science, drawing in kids who are ready to be challenged before they head into high school. If you're settling into the Belmont-Redwood Shores area and want a neighborhood that feels suburban and grounded while still being minutes from the energy of the Peninsula tech corridor, this school is a serious draw.

Student Demographics

1,071 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
390 (36%)
White
346 (32%)
Multiple Races
136 (13%)
Hispanic
116 (11%)
Filipino
34 (3%)
Other
49 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners111 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged83 (8%)
Students with Disabilities95 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,082
Enrollment
53.6
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.6
Administrators (FTE)
25
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #296 · 79th percentile

192 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found