Ralston Intermediate
1,082 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Ralston Intermediate School, located in the residential community of Belmont, California, serves as a key academic institution within the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the critical middle school transition years. The campus is known for its focus on a rigorous academic curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school, while also emphasizing the importance of community involvement and character building.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Ralston Intermediate provides a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build lasting peer relationships. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community and the surrounding support of the Belmont area, which consistently prioritizes educational excellence. With a goal of creating a safe and inclusive environment, Ralston aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset necessary for success in their future academic and professional endeavors.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Ralston Intermediate provides a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build lasting peer relationships. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher community and the surrounding support of the Belmont area, which consistently prioritizes educational excellence. With a goal of creating a safe and inclusive environment, Ralston aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and collaborative mindset necessary for success in their future academic and professional endeavors.
1,082
Total Students
53.9
Full-Time Teachers
20.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 348 |
| Hispanic | 120 |
| Black | 5 |
| Asian | 425 |
| Two or More | 179 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Asian425 (39.3%)
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White348 (32.2%)
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Two or More179 (16.6%)
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Hispanic120 (11.1%)
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Black5 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.3%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary |
| Phone: | (650)637-4880 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,082 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 64 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
343
Grade 7
376
Grade 8
363
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 343 |
| Grade 7 | 376 |
| Grade 8 | 363 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 522 | 48.2% |
| Male | 559 | 51.7% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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