Palos Verdes Intermediate vs Ridgecrest Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palos Verdes Intermediate
Palos Verdes Estates · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Palos Verdes Intermediate Palos Verdes Estates, California | Ridgecrest Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #61 of 1,334 | #64 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1384 of 15,369 | #1419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 735 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.7 vs 80.5).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 10.3%).
- •Palos Verdes Intermediate does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.5).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate is the larger school with 881 students compared with 735.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palos Verdes Intermediate better than Ridgecrest Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palos Verdes Intermediate and Ridgecrest Intermediate?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palos Verdes Intermediate: 735. Ridgecrest Intermediate: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palos Verdes Intermediate and Ridgecrest Intermediate rank in California?
Palos Verdes Intermediate is 61st of 1,334 and Ridgecrest Intermediate is 64th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).