Summary:
The Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary district serves one middle school, Ralston Intermediate, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 in a high-performing, affluent area of California.
Ralston Intermediate is a standout institution, consistently ranked among the top 1% of all California middle schools, including a #21 statewide ranking for the 2024-2025 school year. Academic performance is exceptional across the board, with student proficiency rates significantly exceeding both the district and state averages in English, math, and science. The school shows strong academic growth, with test scores generally improving as students progress from 6th to 8th grade.
While the school operates within an already high-achieving district, it outperforms the district's own impressive averages in most subjects. An interesting point for parents to note is the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which, at 10.2%, is slightly higher than the district average despite the outstanding academic results, suggesting attendance is an area of focus. Overall, Ralston Intermediate represents a model of sustained academic excellence with strong resources, including a 20:1 student-teacher ratio.
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