Ralston Intermediate vs North Star Academy
Ralston Intermediate has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 7.6/10. Ralston Intermediate is significantly larger with 1,136 students, about 2.2× the size of North Star Academy (527). In math proficiency, North Star Academy leads at 96.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ralston Intermediate
Belmont, CA
8.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,136 students
North Star Academy
Redwood City, CA
7.6/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
527 students
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| Metric | Ralston Intermediate | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 5.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| State Rank | #888 of 9,557 | #2,080 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 91th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ralston Intermediate | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 80.0% | 96.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 96.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Ralston Intermediate | North Star Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 3rd – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 527 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 25.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| District | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary | Redwood City Elementary |
| City | Belmont | Redwood City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Belmont (94002) | Redwood City (94062) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $204,573 | $233,333 |
| Median Home Value | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Median Rent | $2,889 | $2,885 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 68.6% | 67.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 26 min |