Very Good
#3342 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Serrano Intermediate
Middle School · Saddleback Valley Unified · Lake Forest, CA
A Saddleback Valley Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24642 Jeronimo Rd., Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Serrano Intermediate score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Serrano Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest), 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
$119,984
Median home value
$858,900
Median rent
$2,614/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92630; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alisos IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| Pathway School Inc.Private · tuition | 5.9private | 3–8 | 1.5 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Excel Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 967 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saddleback Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #13 of 33
- District spending per student
- $15,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Serrano Intermediate is listed in Saddleback Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Serrano Intermediate
Serrano Intermediate is a public middle school in Lake Forest, CA, part of Saddleback Valley Unified, serving approximately 887 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,342 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Serrano Intermediate
What grades does Serrano Intermediate serve?
Serrano Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Serrano Intermediate?
Serrano Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Serrano Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Serrano Intermediate is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Serrano Intermediate rank in CA?
Serrano Intermediate ranks #3,342 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Serrano Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Serrano Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Serrano Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Serrano Intermediate has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Serrano Intermediate a charter school?
No, Serrano Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Serrano Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Serrano Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Serrano Intermediate?
48.0% of students at Serrano 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (949) 586-3221
- Area population (ZIP 92630)
- 66,461
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 92630; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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