Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate

21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

1,153 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School (RSM Intermediate) is a public middle school located in the heart of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Saddleback Valley Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic foundation, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, alongside a variety of elective options that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a positive and inclusive campus culture, often highlighting its commitment to student growth, character development, and academic excellence. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, RSM Intermediate utilizes modern classroom resources and collaborative teaching methods to support diverse learning styles. The school also benefits from active parent and community involvement, which contributes to the supportive educational environment that defines much of the Saddleback Valley district.

1,153

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	302
Black	14
Asian	180
Two or More	123
Pacific Islander	5

White
529 (45.9%)
Hispanic
302 (26.2%)
Asian
180 (15.6%)
Two or More
123 (10.7%)
Black
14 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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:	Saddleback Valley Unified
Phone:	(949)459-8253
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	112

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 580

Grade 8 573

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	580
Grade 8	573

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	574	49.8%
Male	579	50.2%

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