RALSTON INTERMEDIATE
Ralston Intermediate is a public middle school that is part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary school district, located in Belmont, CA with about 1,206 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 54 teachers, Ralston Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Ralston Intermediate at (650) 637-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Belmont, CA 94002-1216
(650) 637-4880
RALSTON INTERMEDIATE is a public school in Belmont, CA with about 1,206 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
- Total Students:
- 1,206
- Teachers:
- 54.43
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,206 students
- White
- 45.8%
- Asian
- 30.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.7%
- Two or more races
- 9.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.