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Ridgecrest Intermediate

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified · Los Angeles County · 28915 Northbay Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-4902

(310) 544-2747 · ris.pvpusd.net

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10/10
#27
Rank 27 out of 1,315
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #19 · 99th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #32 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #43 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ridgecrest Intermediate sits in the heart of Rancho Palos Verdes, a coastal hillside community south of Los Angeles where the pace feels a world away from the city despite being just 30 minutes from downtown. Academics here are genuinely rigorous — near the top of the state in English, math, and science — making it a natural fit for families who want a challenging middle school experience without the pressure of a private school setting. The Palos Verdes Peninsula has long attracted families who prioritize education, and Ridgecrest reflects that culture in a big way, offering the kind of middle school years that set kids up well for the competitive high schools that follow.

Student Demographics

833 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
427 (51%)
White
177 (21%)
Multiple Races
90 (11%)
Hispanic
88 (11%)
Filipino
22 (3%)
African American
21 (3%)
Other
8 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners129 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged98 (12%)
Students with Disabilities98 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

881
Enrollment
36.3
Teachers (FTE)
24.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
28.1
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 · #321 · 77th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found