Excellent
#123 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Ralston Intermediate
Middle School · Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary · Belmont, CA
A Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2675 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA 94002
- Math 82% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralston Intermediate score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralston Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,452/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$204,573
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,889/mo
College educated
68.6%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,752NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralston Intermediate is listed in Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralston Intermediate
Ralston Intermediate is a public middle school in Belmont, CA, part of Belmont-redwood Shores Elementary, serving approximately 1,136 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralston Intermediate
What grades does Ralston Intermediate serve?
Ralston Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ralston Intermediate?
Ralston Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralston Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralston Intermediate is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralston Intermediate rank in CA?
Ralston Intermediate ranks #123 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ralston Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralston Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ralston Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralston Intermediate has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ralston Intermediate a charter school?
No, Ralston Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralston Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Ralston Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralston Intermediate?
6.2% of students at Ralston Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (650) 637-4880
- Area population (ZIP 94002)
- 27,730
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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